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Clara's Heart

  • 19881988
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.4K
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Whoopi Goldberg and Neil Patrick Harris in Clara's Heart (1988)
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A Jamaican woman becomes the housekeeper for a rich Baltimore family and bonds with a disillusioned teenage boy.A Jamaican woman becomes the housekeeper for a rich Baltimore family and bonds with a disillusioned teenage boy.A Jamaican woman becomes the housekeeper for a rich Baltimore family and bonds with a disillusioned teenage boy.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Mulligan
  • Writers
    • Joseph Olshan(novel)
    • Mark Medoff(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Michael Ontkean
    • Kathleen Quinlan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Mulligan
  • Writers
    • Joseph Olshan(novel)
    • Mark Medoff(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Michael Ontkean
    • Kathleen Quinlan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 8User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

    Videos1

    Clara's Heart
    Trailer 0:31
    Clara's Heart

    Photos63

    Clara's Heart (1988)
    Clara's Heart (1988)
    Kathleen Quinlan in Clara's Heart (1988)
    Whoopi Goldberg in Clara's Heart (1988)
    Neil Patrick Harris and Tatum Adair in Clara's Heart (1988)
    Neil Patrick Harris in Clara's Heart (1988)
    Neil Patrick Harris, Frederick Strother, Beverly Todd, and Hattie Winston in Clara's Heart (1988)
    Whoopi Goldberg and Neil Patrick Harris in Clara's Heart (1988)
    Whoopi Goldberg in Clara's Heart (1988)
    Michael Ontkean in Clara's Heart (1988)
    Kathleen Quinlan in Clara's Heart (1988)
    Whoopi Goldberg in Clara's Heart (1988)

    Top cast

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    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Clara Mayfieldas Clara Mayfield
    Michael Ontkean
    Michael Ontkean
    • Bill Hartas Bill Hart
    Kathleen Quinlan
    Kathleen Quinlan
    • Leona Hartas Leona Hart
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris
    • David Hartas David Hart
    Spalding Gray
    Spalding Gray
    • Peter Epsteinas Peter Epstein
    Beverly Todd
    Beverly Todd
    • Doraas Dora
    Hattie Winston
    Hattie Winston
    • Blanche Loudonas Blanche Loudon
    Jason Downs
    Jason Downs
    • Alan Lipskyas Alan Lipsky
    Caitlin Thompson
    • Celesteas Celeste
    Maria Broom
    Maria Broom
    • Feliciaas Felicia
    Wanda Christine
    • Lydiaas Lydia
    Maryce Carter
    • Babsas Babs
    Angel Harper
    Angel Harper
    • Ritaas Rita
    Frederick Strother
    Frederick Strother
    • Bundyas Bundy
    • (as Fred Strother)
    Joseph Muth
    • Father Joeas Father Joe
    • (as Father Joseph Muth)
    Warren Long
    • Leoas Leo
    Dorthy Cunningham
    • Buxom Womanas Buxom Woman
    Alaine Laughton
    • Little Girlas Little Girl
    • Director
      • Robert Mulligan
    • Writers
      • Joseph Olshan(novel)
      • Mark Medoff(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past. —David Thaler <dathaler@comcast.net>
    • jamaican woman
    • teen angst
    • writer
    • choir
    • reference to arnold schwarzenegger
    • 17 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Clara's wisdom. Clara's warmth. Clara's secret.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Neil Patrick Harris.
    • Quotes

      Catherine the decorator: Um David, what do you think of your dad's apartment?

      David Hart: Well, it's pretty goddamn ostentatious if you ask me, but of course that's just a kid's opinion. I mean, I don't even speak Italian. Are you sexually involved with my father?

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Accused/Another Woman/Madame Sousatzka/Hotel Terminus/Clara's Heart (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Jamming
      Written by Bob Marley

      Performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers (as Bob Marley and The Wailers)

      Courtesy of Island Records

    User reviews8

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    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 !
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    • saramjohnson-05027
    • Feb 3, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Claras Geheimnis
    • Filming locations
      • Port Antonio, Jamaica
    • Production companies
      • MTM Enterprises
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,194,491
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $588,869
      • Oct 9, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,194,491
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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