Movie

Heartburn

“Sex. Love. Marriage. Some people don't know when to quit.”

★ 6.0(213)19861h 48m

Heartburn is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Mike Nichols
Release date: 1986-07-25
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Box office: $52,600,000
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Heartburn — trailer

About Heartburn

Heartburn is a 1986 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Mike Nichols, starring Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson and Jeff Daniels. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 213 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Heartburn in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

She's a magazine writer who gives up her career for love and family. He's a playboy newspaper columnist who can't quite give up his old tricks. And if that combination doesn't give a relationship heartburn, nothing will.

Cast

Meryl Streep

Rachel

Jack Nicholson

Mark

Jeff Daniels

Richard

Maureen Stapleton

Vera

Stockard Channing

Julie

Richard Masur

Arthur

Catherine O'Hara

Betty

Steven Hill

Rachel's Father

Miloš Forman

Dimitri

Mamie Gummer

Annie

Karen Akers

Thelma Rice

Aida Linares

Juanita

Themes & keywords

infidelityjournalisthusband wife relationshipbased on memoir or autobiographysemi autobiographical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Heartburn in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Heartburn on Paramount Plus Essential. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Heartburn on Netflix?+

Heartburn is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential.

How long is Heartburn?+

Heartburn has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Heartburn?+

Heartburn stars Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, Maureen Stapleton and Stockard Channing.

When did Heartburn come out?+

Heartburn is a 1986 movie directed by Mike Nichols.

What genre is Heartburn?+

Heartburn is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Heartburn?+

Heartburn was directed by Mike Nichols.