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Untamed Heart

  • 1993
  • PG-13
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
16K
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Untamed Heart (1993)
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A waitress hardly notices a shy busboy who secretly loves her; until one night she's attacked and he comes to her rescue. From there a relationship sparks but one secret could mean disaster ... Read allA waitress hardly notices a shy busboy who secretly loves her; until one night she's attacked and he comes to her rescue. From there a relationship sparks but one secret could mean disaster for these fated lovers.A waitress hardly notices a shy busboy who secretly loves her; until one night she's attacked and he comes to her rescue. From there a relationship sparks but one secret could mean disaster for these fated lovers.

  • Director
    • Tony Bill
  • Writer
    • Tom Sierchio
  • Stars
    • Christian Slater
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Rosie Perez
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tony Bill
    • Writer
      • Tom Sierchio
    • Stars
      • Christian Slater
      • Marisa Tomei
      • Rosie Perez
    • 103User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Christian Slater
    Christian Slater
    • Adam
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Caroline
    Rosie Perez
    Rosie Perez
    • Cindy
    Kyle Secor
    Kyle Secor
    • Howard
    Willie Garson
    Willie Garson
    • Patsy
    James Cada
    • Bill #1
    Gary Groomes
    Gary Groomes
    • Bill #2
    Claudia Wilkens
    Claudia Wilkens
    • Mother Camilla
    Pat Clemons
    • Sister Helen
    Lotis Key
    • Nun
    Vanessa Hart
    • Nun
    Charley Bartlett
    • Young Adam
    Vincent Kartheiser
    Vincent Kartheiser
    • Orphan Boy
    Wendy Feder
    • Orphange Nurse
    Nancy Marvy
    • Caroline's Mom
    Paul Douglas Law
    • Steven
    Joshua Schaefer
    • Michael
    • (as Josh Schaefer)
    Marquetta Senters
    • Mary
    • Director
      • Tony Bill
    • Writer
      • Tom Sierchio
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    • Trivia
      To help her with her Minneapolis accent, Marisa Tomei asked that her driver be a native of the city. The first driver was sacked when she found out that he was from New Jersey, as was the second one when it transpired that he was originally from Texas.
    • Goofs
      When Caroline watches Adam put his sweater on he has nothing on underneath it. When she goes in to talk to him moments later, he has an undershirt sticking out from underneath the sweater, but as he was putting it on you could see he put both the sweater and undershirt on together.
    • Quotes

      Caroline: He doesn't make sense, I don't make sense, together we make sense.

    • Alternate versions
      A scene where Marisa Tomei took off her brassiere was re-shot at a different angle. The scene from the front showing her topless was only for broadcast on European television. However, the front topless has been viewed in the United States. So Comcast Cable must be running European versions even though USA version was supposed to be PG-13-rated. The March 2019 U.S. Blu-ray release and Vudu Streaming have the European version with the topless scene.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Untamed Heart/Strictly Ballroom/Groundhog Day/Love Field/Riff-Raff (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      This Time Of The Year
      Written by Cliff Owens and Jesse Hollis
      Performed by Brook Benton
      Courtesy of PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.

    User reviews103

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    9/10

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    "Untamed Heart" is an absolutely touching tear-jerker romance. Every once in a while, I just want to find a movie that allows me to let go and just cry. This is definitely one for the records. The chemistry between Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei is so strong that you just can't help but believe these two people actually care about one-another. Marisa Tomei as Caroline, a waitress that seems to work all hours of the night and Christian Slater as Adam, her quiet, secret admirer dishwasher with a heart problem. Throw in Rosie Perez as Caroline's smart-ass best friend and what more could you ask for? These characters have such depth that, even though the plot is a bit predictable, you feel so much for them and by the end, you will be reduced to tears. I still tear up every time I see this movie. The perfect film for any sap with a taste for sentiment. It will always have a special place in my heart. A romance to go down in movie history. 9/10!
    • doctor_dolittle
    • Feb 23, 2000
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    • Release date
      • September 9, 1993 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Baboon Heart
    • Filming locations
      • Joe's Coffee Shop - 326 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA(Jim's coffee shop)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,898,806
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,125,556
      • Feb 15, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,898,806
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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