Clara's Heart
Drama
A Jamaican woman becomes the housekeeper for a rich Baltimore family and bonds with a disillusioned teenage boy.
Director
Robert Mulligan
Writers
Joseph Olshan, Mark Medoff
Stars
Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Ontkean, Kathleen Quinlan
Release Date
October 7, 1988
Language
English
Country
United States
🎯 4
Nominations
💬 9
Reviews
📋 3.3K
Watchlists
🎭 Top Cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Clara Mayfield
Michael Ontkean
as Bill Hart
Kathleen Quinlan
as Leona Hart
Neil Patrick Harris
as David Hart
Spalding Gray
as Peter Epstein
Beverly Todd
as Dora
Hattie Winston
as Blanche Loudon
Jason Downs
as Alan Lipsky
👤
Caitlin Thompson
as Celeste
Maria Broom
as Felicia
💰 Box Office
$5,194,491
Worldwide Gross
$5,194,491
Domestic Gross
$588,869
Opening Weekend
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Sound
Dolby Stereo
Filming Location
Port Antonio, Jamaica
Production
MTM Enterprises, Warner Bros.
🏷️ Keywords
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🎯 Categories
Drama
⭐ Featured Review
Great movie
"Movie was awesome , I love the story line and I love the message that came with the movie . Movie definitely gives you another perspective of life . And the story really touches deep within people who experience the same situation. Especially a love for another stranger ! Loved it !..."
💡 Did You Know?
Film debut of Neil Patrick Harris.
📖 Synopsis
A Jamaican woman becomes the housekeeper for a rich Baltimore family and bonds with a disillusioned teenage boy.