Playing by Heart

Playing by Heart

121 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | Dec. 30, 1998

A sexy, romantic comedy about modern couples coming together in funny and unexpected ways. Paul and Hannah discover that even after 40 years of marriage, they can still learn some very surprising things about each other. Meredith is a serious theatre director who isn't looking for a relationship... but has one looking for her in the person of the funny, persistent Trent. Then there's Joan and Keenan, young people searching for love in an L.A. club scene where the rules of dating seem to change every night.

Playing by Heart

121 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | Dec. 30, 1998

Playing by Heart
A sexy, romantic comedy about modern couples coming together in funny and unexpected ways. Paul and Hannah discover that even after 40 years of marriage, they can still learn some very surprising things about each other. Meredith is a serious theatre director who isn't looking for a relationship... but has one looking for her in the person of the funny, persistent Trent. Then there's Joan and Keenan, young people searching for love in an L.A. club scene where the rules of dating seem to change every night.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers Miramax, Morpheus, Intermedia Films, Hyperion Pictures
Original title Playing by Heart
Directors Carla Bowen, Jain Sekuler, Cas Donovan, Kelly Kiernan, Willard Carroll
Writers Willard Carroll

Cast

Gillian Anderson

as Meredith

Ellen Burstyn

as Mildred

Sean Connery

as Paul

Anthony Edwards

as Roger

Angelina Jolie

as Joan

Jay Mohr

as Mark

Ryan Phillippe

as Keenan

Dennis Quaid

as Hugh

Gena Rowlands

as Hannah

Jon Stewart

as Trent

Madeleine Stowe

as Gracie

Patricia Clarkson

as Allison

April Grace

as Valery

Alec Mapa

as Lana

Christian Mills

as Phillip

Kellie Waymire

as Jane

Tim Halligan

as Cook Show Director

Michael Emerson

as Bosco

Amanda Peet

as Amber

David Ferguson

as Drag Queen

Joel McCrary

as Drag Bar Bartender

Worthie Meacham

as Second Drag Queen

Hal Landon Jr.

as Actor 'Commissioner'

Marc Allen Lewis

as Actor 'Harpagon'

Ron Boussom

as Actor 'Jacques'

Daniel Chodos

as Actor 'Anselme'

Mark Lewis

as Waiter

Jim Abele

as Doctor

Chris Conner

as Harry

Marcus Printup

as Trumpet Player

Larry Antonino

as Bass Player

Tom Chuchvara

as Drummer

Robert English

as Saxophonist

Ryo Okumoto

as Pianist

Hilary Duff

as Extra (uncredited)

Nastassja Kinski

as The Lawyer (uncredited)

Matt Malloy

as Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Marilyn Monrovia

as Goth Clubgoer (uncredited)

Jeremy Sisto

as Malcolm (uncredited)