Clara's Heart(1988)
Clara's wisdom. Clara's warmth. Clara's secret.
Clara's Heart Synopsis
David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past.
Clara's Heart (1988) is a drama film directed by Robert Mulligan, released on October 7, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Ontkean, Kathleen Quinlan and Neil Patrick Harris. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Mulligan
- Writers:
- Mark Medoff, Joseph Olshan
- Producers:
- Martin Elfand
- Cinematographer:
- Freddie Francis
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- MTM Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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Clara's Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Clara Mayfield
Michael Ontkean
as Bill Hart
Kathleen Quinlan
as Leona Hart
Neil Patrick Harris
as David Hart
Spalding Gray
as Peter Epstein
Jason Downs
as Alan Lipsky
Hattie Winston
as Blanche Loudon
Beverly Todd
as Dora Cambridge
Maria Broom
as Felicia
Frederick Strother
as Bundy
Angel Harper
as Rita
Key crew
Directed by Robert Mulligan, written by Mark Medoff and Joseph Olshan, produced by Martin Elfand.
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Clara's Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 59 ratings.
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Clara's Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Clara's Heart online?
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Clara's Heart (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Clara's Heart?
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The main cast of Clara's Heart (1988) includes Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Ontkean, Kathleen Quinlan, Neil Patrick Harris and Spalding Gray. The film was directed by Robert Mulligan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Clara's Heart released?
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Clara's Heart was released on October 7, 1988 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Clara's Heart worth watching?
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Clara's Heart (1988) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Clara's Heart?
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