Name: Heartland
Director: Richard Pearce
Genre: Drama, Romance, Western
Released: 1981
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Rip Torn, Conchata Ferrell, Barry Primus, Megan Folsom, Lilia Skala

What Heartland Is About

Widowed Elinor Randall and her young daughter Jerrine arrive in a barren stretch of Wyoming in 1910 after Elinor's application for work as a housekeeper is accepted by Clyde Stewart, a rancher. The work is back-breaking and the isolation is brutal, particularly as winter arrives. Elinor begins to think about homesteading her own property near Stewart's ranch, but Stewart tries to dissuade her with explanations about the killing conditions and poor rewards, especially for a woman with no man to help her ranch. Although their temperaments are different and little affection exists, Elinor and Stewart agree to marry and combine homesteads. What lies ahead is the severest test of all.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heartland about?

Widowed Elinor Randall and her young daughter Jerrine arrive in a barren stretch of Wyoming in 1910 after Elinor's application for work as a housekeeper is accepted by Clyde Stewart, a rancher. The work is back-breaking and the isolation is brutal, particularly as winter arrives.

Where can I watch Heartland?

Heartland is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Heartland?

Heartland runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).

When did Heartland come out?

Heartland was released in 1981.

Who directed Heartland?

Heartland was directed by Richard Pearce.

Who stars in Heartland?

Heartland stars Rip Torn, Conchata Ferrell, Barry Primus, Megan Folsom.

What is Heartland's rating?

Heartland holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.