Written by Nora Ephron, Heartburn tells the story of New York food critic Rachel, who falls for newspaper columnist Mark, and gives up her career to move to Washington D.C. with Mark and build a life with him. But their relationship is tested by his fear of settling down.
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Synopsis
Rachel Samstat (Meryl Streep), a New York food critic, beds Mark Forman (Jack Nicholson), a Washington, D.C., newspaper columnist. The two fall in love, and Rachel relinquishes her job and relocates to be with a man who views himself as unfit for marriage. They try to build a life together -- literally -- as they struggle with the construction crews renovating their home. When Rachel gets pregnant, Mark is enthusiastic, but then soon begins doubting whether he could be a family man.
Credits
Rating: 15
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Director: Mike Nichols
Stars: Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels