Synopsis
Heartburn (1986) follows Rachel Samstat, a New York food writer who falls deeply in love with and marries Washington columnist Mark Forman, only to discover his repeated infidelities. Directed by Mike Nichols and starring Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson, the film blends sharp wit with emotional devastation. Based on Nora Ephron's thinly veiled autobiographical novel about her marriage to journalist Carl Bernstein, it explores themes of love, betrayal, and resilience.
Did You Know?
- Based on Nora Ephron's semi-autobiographical novel of the same name.
- Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson replaced original stars Mandy Patinkin and Carly Simon.
- Director Mike Nichols and Nora Ephron later became close lifelong friends.
- The film was shot on location in Washington D.C. and New York.
- Carly Simon wrote and performed the film's original soundtrack songs.
Iconic Quotes
- If you can't muster loyalty, try and muster the appearance of it.
- You want to know what I do when I feel that way? I eat.
- The minute you fall in love, you're in trouble.
- Everything is copy.
- I had this feeling that everything was going to be alright and it wasn't.
