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Music of the Heart

6.719992h 4mPGMovieDramaMusic

After Roberta Guaspari separates from her husband, she receives encouragement from her mother to take up a job of a music teacher at the Central Park East School in East Harlem.

DirectorWes Craven
WriterPamela Gray
ProducersSusan Kaplan·Walter Scheuer

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Wes Craven

MSMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Roberta
AQAidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn
Brian
ABAngela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Janet
GEGloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan
Isabel
CLCloris Leachman
Cloris Leachman
Assunta
JPJosh Pais
Josh Pais
Dennis
JLJane Leeves
Jane Leeves
Dorothea
KCKieran Culkin
Kieran Culkin
Lexi at 15
CHCharlie Hofheimer
Charlie Hofheimer
Nick at 17
JSJay O. Sanders
Jay O. Sanders
Dan Paxton
HD
Henry Dinhofer
Lexi at 5
MAMichael Angarano
Michael Angarano
Nick at 7

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Music of the Heart — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Music of the Heart?

Music of the Heart isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Music of the Heart on Netflix?

No, Music of the Heart is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Music of the Heart on Amazon Prime Video?

Music of the Heart isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Music of the Heart for free?

Music of the Heart isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Music of the Heart based on a true story?

Yes — Music of the Heart is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).