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Random Hearts

Play trailer 2:33 Poster for Random Hearts R 1999 2h 13m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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18% Tomatometer 90 Reviews 24% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
After a plane crash in which both their spouses are killed, Sergeant Dutch Van Den Broeck and Congresswoman Kay Chandler's lives are connected. Their spouses were headed to the same address, with identical keys, under Mr. and Mrs. plane tickets. The investigation leads to startling discoveries and an unexpected romance.
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Even Harrison Ford could not save the dull plot and the slow pacing of the movie.

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Geoff Andrew Time Out 06/24/2006
This might have been tailor-made by director Pollack to ease Ford into more straightforwardly romantic territory. Go to Full Review Rick Groen Globe and Mail 03/22/2002
2/4
Looks more like a case of random minds. Go to Full Review Edward Guthmann San Francisco Chronicle 01/01/2000
1/4
There's nothing new here, just the same plot, the same romantic pattern that we keep seeing over and over. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 06/29/2024
2.5/4
...a slow, somber drama that’s rarely as engrossing or compelling as its subject matter (and roster of talented performers) might’ve indicated... Go to Full Review Tom Hutchinson Radio Times 02/09/2024
3/5
Sydney Pollack directs with real skill, convincingly portraying the emotional complications of middle-aged passion, and is aided by the marvellous performances of Ford and Scott Thomas. Go to Full Review Chuck Klosterman Akron Beacon Journal 10/30/2023
3/4
That kind of unorthodox (and perhaps unintentional) undercurrent is precisely what keeps Random Hearts interesting. Time and again, we see people reacting in ways that are unexpected, yet somehow realistic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jack K @RT97598417 Jun 2 Not every movie has to be perfect and clever. Sometimes a textural more realist portrayal of life is just what I need. I personally love 90’s standards and aesthetics and appreciate a slower pace sometimes. In fact I think it might be one of my favourite movies of all time. Not trying to prove anything, not trying to keep your attention with cheap tricks at every turn.. just exploring an interesting concept in a visually interesting way. Themes of trust, love, mourning enough to keep me perfectly satisfied throughout. Dave Grusin score delightfully easy and consistent. Not trying to prove anything either! See more John S @RT50944981 Mar 10 The incredibly insipid and banal dialogue in this film is like nails on the blackboard or like the Mazak at the dentists office. Hey kids... wanna ditch your current? Cuddle up on the couch and rent this puppy. See more William D @Williams0604 Mar 10 Good movie that I would recommend. See more Jeffrey P @vanillavoodoo1 Sep 20 Always interesting to find an old movie you didn’t even know existed with a big name actor, let alone a completely stacked cast. That said, everything in this plot felt so pointless, both during and after. See more Michael M @RT29715540 Aug 19 The movie was much too slow. Great acting by Ford and Thomas. The side plots (her politics and his police work)were in the movie just to fill up time. They had too little to do with the story. All in all, a big waste of time See more Melissa L @Agent99 07/05/2025 As a widow who knows other widows, I'd have to say you really don't know a person until they've passed on, and you find out their secrets. I thought this was a great movie. I recommend it. See more Read all reviews
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Sydney Pollack

Director

Harrison Ford

Dutch Van Den Broeck

Kristin Scott Thomas

Kay Chandler

Charles S. Dutton

Alcee

Bonnie Hunt

Wendy Judd

Dennis Haysbert

George Beaufort

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Movie Info

Synopsis After a plane crash in which both their spouses are killed, Sergeant Dutch Van Den Broeck and Congresswoman Kay Chandler's lives are connected. Their spouses were headed to the same address, with identical keys, under Mr. and Mrs. plane tickets. The investigation leads to startling discoveries and an unexpected romance.
Director
Sydney Pollack
Producer
Sydney Pollack, Marykay Powell
Screenwriter
Daniel Poniscan, Kurt Luedtke
Distributor
Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Rastar Pictures, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Mirage Enterprises
Rating
R (Language|Brief Violence|Sexuality)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 8, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.1M
Runtime
2h 13m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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