Grace of My Heart(1996)
For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.
Grace of My Heart Synopsis
Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.
Grace of My Heart (1996) is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Allison Anders, released on September 13, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz and Patsy Kensit. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
- Director:
- Allison Anders
- Writers:
- Allison Anders
- Producers:
- Ruth Charny, Daniel Hassid
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Yves Escoffier
- Composer:
- Larry Klein
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Gramercy Pictures
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $660,313
- Status:
- Released
Grace of My Heart (1996) Trailer
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Grace of My Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Illeana Douglas
as Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
Matt Dillon
as Jay Phillips
Eric Stoltz
as Howard Cazsatt
Patsy Kensit
as Cheryl Steed
John Turturro
as Joel Millner
Bruce Davison
as John Murray
- Jennifer Leigh Warren
Jennifer Leigh Warren
as Doris Shelley
David Clennon
as Dr. "Jonesy" Jones
Christina Pickles
as Mrs. Buxton
- Sissy Boyd
Sissy Boyd
as Dress Saleswoman
- Jill Sobule
Jill Sobule
as Singing Contestant
Tegan West
as M.C. at Talent Show
Key crew
Directed by Allison Anders, written by Allison Anders, produced by Ruth Charny and Daniel Hassid.
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Grace of My Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 66 ratings.
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Grace of My Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Grace of My Heart online?
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Grace of My Heart (1996) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Grace of My Heart?
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The main cast of Grace of My Heart (1996) includes Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz, Patsy Kensit and John Turturro. The film was directed by Allison Anders. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Grace of My Heart released?
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Grace of My Heart was released on September 13, 1996 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Grace of My Heart worth watching?
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Grace of My Heart (1996) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Grace of My Heart?
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