Random Hearts

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Random Hearts

R

1999

2h 13m

Drama

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After a plane crash in which both their spouses are killed, Sergeant Dutch Van Den Broeck and Congresswoman Kay Chandler's lives are connected. Their spouses were headed to the same address, with identical keys, under Mr. and Mrs. plane tickets. The investigation leads to startling discoveries and an unexpected romance.

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Critics Consensus

Even Harrison Ford could not save the dull plot and the slow pacing of the movie.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Jun 24, 2006

This might have been tailor-made by director Pollack to ease Ford into more straightforwardly romantic territory.

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Mar 22, 2002

2/4

Looks more like a case of random minds.

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Mike Clark

USA Today

Jan 1, 2000

2/4

This sluggish adaptation of Warren Adler's heavily altered novel might have gotten by on just Scott Thomas's luminosity.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Jun 29, 2024

2.5/4

...a slow, somber drama that’s rarely as engrossing or compelling as its subject matter (and roster of talented performers) might’ve indicated...

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Tom Hutchinson

Radio Times

Feb 9, 2024

3/5

Sydney Pollack directs with real skill, convincingly portraying the emotional complications of middle-aged passion, and is aided by the marvellous performances of Ford and Scott Thomas.

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Chuck Klosterman

Akron Beacon Journal

Oct 30, 2023

3/4

That kind of unorthodox (and perhaps unintentional) undercurrent is precisely what keeps Random Hearts interesting. Time and again, we see people reacting in ways that are unexpected, yet somehow realistic.

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Jack K

@RT97598417 Jun 2, 2026

Not every movie has to be perfect and clever. Sometimes a textural more realist portrayal of life is just what I need. I personally love 90’s standards and aesthetics and appreciate a slower pace sometimes. In fact I think it might be one of my favourite movies of all time. Not trying to prove anything, not trying to keep your attention with cheap tricks at every turn.. just exploring an interesting concept in a visually interesting way. Themes of trust, love, mourning enough to keep me perfectly satisfied throughout. Dave Grusin score delightfully easy and consistent. Not trying to prove anything either!

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John S

@RT50944981 Mar 10, 2026

The incredibly insipid and banal dialogue in this film is like nails on the blackboard or like the Mazak at the dentists office. Hey kids... wanna ditch your current? Cuddle up on the couch and rent this puppy.

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William D

@Williams0604 Mar 10, 2026

Good movie that I would recommend.

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Jeffrey P

@vanillavoodoo1 Sep 20, 2025

Always interesting to find an old movie you didn’t even know existed with a big name actor, let alone a completely stacked cast. That said, everything in this plot felt so pointless, both during and after.

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Michael M

@RT29715540 Aug 19, 2025

The movie was much too slow. Great acting by Ford and Thomas. The side plots (her politics and his police work)were in the movie just to fill up time. They had too little to do with the story. All in all, a big waste of time

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Melissa L

@Agent99 Jul 5, 2025

As a widow who knows other widows, I'd have to say you really don't know a person until they've passed on, and you find out their secrets. I thought this was a great movie. I recommend it.

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Synopsis

After a plane crash in which both their spouses are killed, Sergeant Dutch Van Den Broeck and Congresswoman Kay Chandler's lives are connected. Their spouses were headed to the same address, with identical keys, under Mr. and Mrs. plane tickets. The investigation leads to startling discoveries and an unexpected romance.

Director: Sydney Pollack
Producer: Sydney Pollack, Marykay Powell
Screenwriter: Daniel Poniscan, Kurt Luedtke
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Rastar Pictures, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Mirage Enterprises
Rating: R (Language|Brief Violence|Sexuality)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 8, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.1M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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