Places in the Heart_
"The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future."
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.
Starring
Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, John Malkovich
Box Office
$34.9M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Tubi
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Places in the Heart earned $34.9M worldwide on a $9.5M budget — a 267% return on investment.
Year context
Places in the Heart was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Places in the Heart is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 51m.
CAST (18)
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
YH
Yankton Hatten
Frank Spalding
Gennie James
Possum Spalding
Lane Smith
Albert Denby
Robert Schenkkan
Texas Voice #2
J.C. Quinn
Texas Voice #1 (voice)
BOX OFFICE
$9.5M
Budget
$34.9M
Revenue
+267%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
111 min (1h 51m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (186 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$9,500,000
Box Office
$34,901,614
Profit
+$25,401,614
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Places in the Heart about?
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.
How long is Places in the Heart?
Places in the Heart has a runtime of 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Who stars in Places in the Heart?
The cast of Places in the Heart includes Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, John Malkovich, Danny Glover, Ed Harris.
How much did Places in the Heart make at the box office?
Places in the Heart earned $34,901,614 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $9,500,000.
What is the rating of Places in the Heart?
Places in the Heart has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 186 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama