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Heartburn (1986)

★ 6.1R108 minDirector: Mike Nichols

1986 film by Mike Nichols

Heartburn is a 1986 American romantic comedy-drama film directed and produced by Mike Nichols, starring Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson. The screenplay by Nora Ephron is based on her 1983 novel, a semi-autobiographical account of her marriage to Carl Bernstein. The film marked the debuts of Natasha Lyonne and Kevin Spacey.

The song "Coming Around Again" was written and performed by Carly Simon, and became one of her biggest hits. The song reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and was soon followed by the album of the same name. The film was released in the United States on July 25, 1986.

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What is Heartburn about?
Heartburn (1986) — An autobiographical look at the break-up of Screenwriter Nora Ephron's marriage to Carl "All the President's Men" Bernstein that was also a best-selling novel. The Ephron character, Rachel Samstat (Meryl Streep), is a food writer at a New York City magazine who meets Washington,
Is Heartburn based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Heartburn scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.