TV MOVIE . 1983 . 1h 40m . 5.5/10

Choices of the Heart_

Jeannie Donovan, a party-girl searching for that something missing in her life, finds it in El Salvador, hooking up with three nuns and a heartful of ache, love, and horror in the midst of a civil war. This is a true story of the four American churchwomen murdered in the Central American countryside, and the indifference of the American government to their sad and desperate story.

Starring Melissa Gilbert, Peter Horton, Helen Hunt
5.5/10
Rating
1h 40m
Runtime
1983
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026

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Cast
Melissa Gilbert stars as Jean Donovan in Choices of the Heart.
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Year context
Choices of the Heart was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Overview
Jeannie Donovan, a party-girl searching for that something missing in her life, finds it in El Salvador, hooking up with three nuns and a heartful of ache, l...
Choices of the Heart is a TV Movie, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (4 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Choices of the Heart about?
Jeannie Donovan, a party-girl searching for that something missing in her life, finds it in El Salvador, hooking up with three nuns and a heartful of ache, love, and horror in the midst of a civil war. This is a true story of the four American churchwomen murdered in the Central American countryside, and the indifference of the American government to their sad and desperate story.
How long is Choices of the Heart?
Choices of the Heart has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Choices of the Heart?
The cast of Choices of the Heart includes Melissa Gilbert, Peter Horton, Helen Hunt, Mary McCusker, Mari Gorman.
What is the rating of Choices of the Heart?
Choices of the Heart has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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TV Movie Drama
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