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Heartburn

6.019861h 48mRMovieComedyDramaRomance

She's a magazine writer who gives up her career for love and family. He's a playboy newspaper columnist who can't quite give up his old tricks. And if that combination doesn't give a relationship heartburn, nothing will.

DirectorMike Nichols
WriterNora Ephron
ProducersRobert Greenhut·Mike Nichols

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Cast · Directed by Mike Nichols

MSMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Rachel
JNJack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Mark
JDJeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Richard
MSMaureen Stapleton
Maureen Stapleton
Vera
SCStockard Channing
Stockard Channing
Julie
RMRichard Masur
Richard Masur
Arthur
COCatherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara
Betty
SHSteven Hill
Steven Hill
Rachel's Father
MFMiloš Forman
Miloš Forman
Dimitri
MGMamie Gummer
Mamie Gummer
Annie
KAKaren Akers
Karen Akers
Thelma Rice
AL
Aida Linares
Juanita

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Heartburn — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Heartburn?

Heartburn isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Heartburn on Netflix?

No, Heartburn is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Heartburn on Amazon Prime Video?

Heartburn isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Heartburn for free?

Heartburn isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Heartburn based on a true story?

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