Places in the Heart
PG“The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.”
1984·111 min·Released
Studio: Delphi II Productions, TriStar Pictures
7.2TMDb
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Theatrical Sep 11, 1984
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USA · English · Kids
Overview
In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest cotton.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorRobert Benton
WriterRobert Benton
Cast
Sally Field
Edna Spalding
Lindsay Crouse
Margaret Lomax
John Malkovich
Mr. Will
Danny Glover
Moze
Ed Harris
Wayne Lomax
Ray Baker
Sheriff Royce Spalding
Amy Madigan
Viola Kelsey
Terry O'Quinn
Buddy Kelsey
Bert Remsen
Tee Tot Hightower
Jay Patterson
W.E. Simmons
Toni Hudson
Ermine
De'voreaux White
Wylie
Jerry Haynes
Deputy Jack Driscoll
Yankton Hatten
Frank Spalding
Gennie James
Possum Spalding
Lane Smith
Albert Denby
Robert Schenkkan
Texas Voice #2
J.C. Quinn
Texas Voice #1 (voice)
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Keywords
farmwar veteranku klux klanloss of loved onekidnappingwidowtexastornadogreat depressionracial segregationracismblind1930scotton farmer
Details
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$35M
TMDb Votes
192
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026