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10 Best Movies Like Places in the Heart

If you loved Places in the Heart, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice

1981★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Places in the Heart for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Megan Carter is a reporter duped into running an untrue story on Michael Gallagher, a suspected racketeer. He has an alibi for the time his crime was allegedly committed—but it inv...

#2
Unfaithfully Yours

Unfaithfully Yours

1948★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Places in the Heart for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Before he left for a brief European visit, symphony conductor Sir Alfred De Carter casually asked his staid brother-in-law August to look out for his young wife, Daphne, during his...

#3
Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies

1983★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Places in the Heart for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Alchoholic former country singer Mac Sledge makes friends with a young widow and her son. The friendship enables him to find inspiration to resume his career....

#4
Her Word Against His

Her Word Against His

2018★ 5.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Places in the Heart for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A rape victim faces a dilemma: tell the truth about her assault or stay silent and allow her attacker to be falsely convicted for murder....

#5
Firstborn

Firstborn

1984★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Places in the Heart for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Because he's the oldest, Jake has been the man of the house, since his parents divorce. When Mom starts seeing Sam, who always seems to be trying some new way to get rich quick, an...

#6
Not Without My Daughter

Not Without My Daughter

1991★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Places in the Heart for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well....