Holiday Heart(2000)
He'll do anything in his power... to keep them together.
Holiday Heart Synopsis
After losing his police officer lover, Christian drag queen Holiday Heart meets 12-year-old Niki and her drug-addicted mother, Wanda. Heart finds relief from heartache and a renewed sense of purpose when he steps in as a father figure to Niki and welcomes the two women into his life. But when Wanda becomes romantically involved with her drug dealer, Silas, it may endanger Niki and threaten to destroy the makeshift family.
Holiday Heart (2000) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Townsend, released on December 10, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Ving Rhames, Alfre Woodard, Jesika Reynolds and Mykelti Williamson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Townsend
- Writers:
- Cheryl L. West, Cheryl L. West
- Cinematographer:
- Jan Kiesser
- Composer:
- Stephen James Taylor
- Production:
- MGM Television, Tribeca Productions, Showtime Networks
- Status:
- Released
Holiday Heart (2000) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Holiday Heart before you stream it.
Holiday Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ving Rhames
as Holiday Heart
Alfre Woodard
as Wanda Dean
- Jesika Reynolds
Jesika Reynolds
as Niki Dean
Mykelti Williamson
as Silas
- Jonathan Wesley Wallace
Jonathan Wesley Wallace
as Jambalaya Blue
Philip Maurice Hayes
as Sergeant
Blu Mankuma
as Pastor Henry
Ron Selmour
as LT
Lorena Gale
as Mrs. Owens
James Kidnie
as Penthouse M.C.
Benz Antoine
as Fisher
Guy Fauchon
as Travel Agent Dan
Key crew
Directed by Robert Townsend, written by Cheryl L. West and Cheryl L. West.
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Holiday Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 23 ratings.
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Holiday Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Holiday Heart online?
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Holiday Heart (2000) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Holiday Heart?
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The main cast of Holiday Heart (2000) includes Ving Rhames, Alfre Woodard, Jesika Reynolds, Mykelti Williamson and Jonathan Wesley Wallace. The film was directed by Robert Townsend. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Holiday Heart released?
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Holiday Heart was released on December 10, 2000 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Holiday Heart worth watching?
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Holiday Heart (2000) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Holiday Heart?
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Yes. The official Holiday Heart trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.