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Untamed Heart

  • 19931993
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
15K
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Christian Slater, Marisa Tomei, and Rosie Perez in Untamed Heart (1993)
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A waitress hardly notices a shy busboy who secretly loves her; until one night she's attacked and he comes to her rescue. From there a relationship sparks but one secret could mean disaster ... Read allA waitress hardly notices a shy busboy who secretly loves her; until one night she's attacked and he comes to her rescue. From there a relationship sparks but one secret could mean disaster for these fated lovers.A waitress hardly notices a shy busboy who secretly loves her; until one night she's attacked and he comes to her rescue. From there a relationship sparks but one secret could mean disaster for these fated lovers.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
15K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tony Bill
  • Writer
    • Tom Sierchio
  • Stars
    • Christian Slater
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Rosie Perez
  • Director
    • Tony Bill
  • Writer
    • Tom Sierchio
  • Stars
    • Christian Slater
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Rosie Perez
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 101User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Christian Slater, Marisa Tomei, and Rosie Perez in Untamed Heart (1993)
    Christian Slater, Marisa Tomei, and Rosie Perez in Untamed Heart (1993)
    Christian Slater, Marisa Tomei, and Rosie Perez in Untamed Heart (1993)
    Christian Slater, Marisa Tomei, and Rosie Perez in Untamed Heart (1993)
    Christian Slater, Marisa Tomei, and Rosie Perez in Untamed Heart (1993)
    Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei in Untamed Heart (1993)
    Marisa Tomei in Untamed Heart (1993)
    Marisa Tomei in Untamed Heart (1993)
    Marisa Tomei in Untamed Heart (1993)
    Marisa Tomei in Untamed Heart (1993)
    Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei in Untamed Heart (1993)
    Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei in Untamed Heart (1993)

    Top cast

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    Christian Slater
    Christian Slater
    • Adam
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Caroline
    Rosie Perez
    Rosie Perez
    • Cindy
    Kyle Secor
    Kyle Secor
    • Howard
    Willie Garson
    Willie Garson
    • Patsy
    James Cada
    • Bill #1
    Gary Groomes
    Gary Groomes
    • Bill #2
    Claudia Wilkens
    Claudia Wilkens
    • Mother Camilla
    Pat Clemons
    • Sister Helen
    Lotis Key
    • Nun
    Vanessa Hart
    • Nun
    Charley Bartlett
    • Young Adam
    Vincent Kartheiser
    Vincent Kartheiser
    • Orphan Boy
    Wendy Feder
    • Orphange Nurse
    Nancy Marvy
    • Caroline's Mom
    Paul Douglas Law
    • Steven
    Joshua Schaefer
    • Michael
    • (as Josh Schaefer)
    Marquetta Senters
    • Mary
    • Director
      • Tony Bill
    • Writer
      • Tom Sierchio
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      To help her with her Minneapolis accent, Marisa Tomei asked that her driver be a native of the city. The first driver was sacked when she found out that he was from New Jersey, as was the second one when it transpired that he was originally from Texas.
    • Goofs
      When Caroline is getting ready to meet her boyfriend at the beginning of the movie, we see her sweep a bunch of makeup off of her dressing table and into her purse, then she walks off the screen to the right. When she comes back, the makeup is back on the dressing table.
    • Quotes

      Caroline: He doesn't make sense, I don't make sense, together we make sense.

    • Alternate versions
      A scene where Marisa Tomei took off her brassiere was re-shot at a different angle. The scene from the front showing her topless was only for broadcast on European television. However, the front topless has been viewed in the United States. So Comcast Cable must be running European versions even though USA version was supposed to be PG-13-rated.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Untamed Heart/Strictly Ballroom/Groundhog Day/Love Field/Riff-Raff (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      This Time Of The Year
      Written by Cliff Owens and Jesse Hollis
      Performed by Brook Benton
      Courtesy of PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.

    User reviews101

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    Why aren't there more movies like this?
    This movie is an hour and a half song of joy for romantics everywhere.

    Marisa Tomei as Caroline is a gentle romantic who falls in love completely and without pretense. She gradually brings out the shy and quiet Adam giving him the love and tenderness he so desperately needs.

    Two of my favorite scenes were seeing the joy on Caroline's face when she awakens and sees the Christmas tree Adam put in her room on Christmas morning. Also when they meet on opposing escalators and Adam gently touches her hand as they pass. Neither speak, their facial expressions make the scene work beautifully. This film is unashamedly tender, heartbreaking, romantic, soulful and life affirming. This little gem will pull your heartstrings much more than most big Hollywood movie "romances" could ever hope to.
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    • johnstingray01
    • Oct 28, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 12, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Baboon Heart
    • Filming locations
      • Joe's Coffee Shop - 326 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA(Jim's coffee shop)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,898,806
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,125,556
      • Feb 15, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,898,806
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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