---
title: "Crimes of the Heart"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/crimes-of-the-heart-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 48259
imdb_id: "tt0090886"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 74
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Crimes of the Heart (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/crimes-of-the-heart-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Crimes of the Heart is a 1986 American independent Southern Gothic black comedy drama film. The picture was directed by Bruce Beresford from a screenplay written by Beth Henley, who adapted her own Pulitzer Prize winning 1979 play. The story follows three sisters who try to come to grips with the meaning of their mother's suicide. The film belongs to the comedy and drama genres and runs for one hour and forty-five minutes with a PG-13 rating. The theatrical release in the United States occurred on December 12, 1986. The narrative features three sisters with quite different personalities and lives who reunite after the youngest sister, Babe, shoots her husband. In the lives of the siblings, Meg just left a relationship, Lenny never had one and has been taking care of their grandfather while turning into an old maid, and Meg aspires to make it in Hollywood as a singer and actress following a wild, man-filled life.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Crave | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bruce Beresford
- **Networks / Studios**: DEG, Freddie Fields Productions, Burt Sugarman Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Diane Keaton** as *Lenny Magrath*
- **Jessica Lange** as *Meg Magrath*
- **Sissy Spacek** as *Babe Magrath*
- **Sam Shepard** as *Doc Porter*
- **Tess Harper** as *Chick Boyle*
- **David Carpenter** as *Barnette Lloyd*
- **Hurd Hatfield** as *Old Granddaddy*
- **Beeson Carroll** as *Zackery Botrelle*
- **Jean Willard** as *Lucille Botrelle*
- **Tom Mason** as *Uncle Watson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Crimes of the Heart online?
Crimes of the Heart is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Crimes of the Heart worth watching?
Crimes of the Heart holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 74 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Crimes of the Heart and when was it released?
Crimes of the Heart is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Crimes of the Heart?
Crimes of the Heart was directed by Bruce Beresford.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Crimes of the Heart — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/48259)
- [Crimes of the Heart (1986) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090886/fullcredits/)
- [Crimes of the Heart (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimes_of_the_Heart_%28film%29)
- [Crimes of the Heart (1986) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/48259-crimes-of-the-heart/cast)
- [Crimes of the Heart Movie Poster - IMP Awards](http://www.impawards.com/)
- [Where to Watch Crimes of the Heart (1986) Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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