
Heart Like a Wheel
She did something women were forbidden to do, and became a World Champion.
Directed by Jonathan Kaplan
Produced by Michael Nolin, 20th Century Fox
An inspiring biographical drama about a pioneering woman breaking gender barriers in drag racing, balancing personal ambition against family sacrifice.
Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.
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Does Heart Like a Wheel end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Heart Like a Wheel scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Heart Like a Wheel violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Heart Like a Wheel easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Heart Like a Wheel sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Heart Like a Wheel
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Heart Like a Wheel
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Heart Like a Wheel, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Heart Like a Wheel, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Heart Like a Wheel, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































