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Summary In central Texas in the 1930s, a widow, with two small children, tries to run her small 40-acre farm with the help of two disparate people.

Directed By: Robert Benton

Written By: Robert Benton

Places in the Heart
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
70
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 9 User Ratings
8.1
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Summary In central Texas in the 1930s, a widow, with two small children, tries to run her small 40-acre farm with the help of two disparate people.

Directed By: Robert Benton

Written By: Robert Benton

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
70
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
70
75% Positive
9 Reviews
25% Mixed
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0% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 9 User Ratings
8.1
89% Positive
8 Ratings
11% Mixed
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Universal Acclaim Based on 9 User Ratings
8.1
89% Positive
8 Ratings
11% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Production Company Delphi II Productions, TriStar Pictures
Release Date Oct 5, 1984
Duration 1 h 51 m
Rating PG
Genres
Tagline The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is...the future.
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Wins & 7 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Berlin International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations