Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart

For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.

Directed by Allison Anders

Produced by Universal Pictures, Gramercy Pictures

1996116 min6.0 / 10

A warm, music-driven coming-of-age story about a young woman finding her artistic voice and identity in the golden age of rock 'n' roll.

Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.

Questions people ask

  • Is Grace of My Heart violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does Grace of My Heart end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Grace of My Heart scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Grace of My Heart easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Grace of My Heart sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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16/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity22

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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