Who is Rachel Samstat in Heartburn?

Meryl Streep plays Rachel Samstat in the film.

What is Heartburn about?

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.

Heartburn

Name: Heartburn
Duration: 108
Rating: 46

NR 1 hr 48 min

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How long is Heartburn?: Heartburn is 1 hr 48 min long.

Who directed Heartburn?: Mike Nichols

Who is Rachel Samstat in Heartburn?: Meryl Streep plays Rachel Samstat in the film.

What is Heartburn about?: 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.