Heartburn (movie)

Heartburn is a 1986 romantic comedy drama movie directed by Mike Nichols and stars Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Stockard Channing, Miloš Forman, Jeff Daniels and Kevin Spacey in his cinematic debut. It was distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Plot

Manhattan food writer Rachel Samstat and political columnist Mark Forman quickly marry after meeting at a friend's wedding. Settling in Washington, D.C., they navigate marital stresses from home renovations and Rachel's adjustment to the city's elite society. After giving birth to their daughter, Annie, Rachel learns of Mark's affair with socialite Thelma Rice during her second pregnancy. Moving to New York with Annie, Rachel tries to rebuild her life but gets briefly entangled with Mark again. However, upon discovering he's still involved with Thelma, Rachel finally leaves Mark, selling her wedding ring, and establishing a new life in New York with her two children.

Other websites

• Heartburn on IMDb
• Heartburn at Box Office Mojo
• Heartburn at Rotten Tomatoes