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The Reasons of the Heart

6.020111h 59mMovieDramaRomance

In a reinterpretation of Madame Bovary set on contemporary Mexico City, Emilia, a middle class housewife, tries to deal with the monotony of her life. One day, she loses the two things which makes everything beareable: her lover and her credit card.

DirectorArturo Ripstein
WriterPaz Alicia Garciadiego
ProducersHugo Espinosa·José María Morales

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Not available in India
Streaming in 31 other countries

The Reasons of the Heart isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados and 27 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Arturo Ripstein

ARArcelia Ramírez
Arcelia Ramírez
Emilia
VCVladimir Cruz
Vladimir Cruz
Nicolás
PHPlutarco Haza
Plutarco Haza
Javier
PSPatricia Reyes Spíndola
Patricia Reyes Spíndola
Doña Ruti
ASAlejandro Suárez
Alejandro Suárez
Jasper
PPPilar Padilla
Pilar Padilla
Jaquie
PA
Paola Arroyo
Isabel
CCCarlos Chávez
Carlos Chávez
Fumigator
EMEligio Meléndez
Eligio Meléndez
Lawyer
MAMarta Aura
Marta Aura
Emilia's mother
HRHoracio García Rojas
Horacio García Rojas
Worker
HTHarold Torres
Harold Torres
Worker 2

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The Reasons of the Heart — streaming FAQ

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Is The Reasons of the Heart on Netflix?

No, The Reasons of the Heart is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

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