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Ving Rhames, Alfre Woodard, Mykelti Williamson, Blu Mankuma, Jesika Reynolds ... see more see more... , Jonathan Wallace , Peter Williams , Phil Hayes , Rhys Williams , Jessika Quynn Reynolds , Johnathan Wallace , Guy Fauchon

In this drama with comic touches directed by Robert Townsend, a middle-aged drag queen (Ving Rhames) still dealing with the loss of his longtime lover meets a 12-year-old girl (Jessika Reynolds) who h... read more read more...as no home. Touched by her plight, the drag queen takes in the girl and her mother (Alfre Woodard), a talented writer who has fallen into a cycle of drug abuse. With his help, the woman and her daughter try to rebuild their lives, but they have trouble breaking their ties with the drug dealer (Mykelti Williamson) who been the mother's supplier and confidante. Holiday Heart is based on the play of the same name by Cheryl West. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Robert Townsend

Release Date: December 10, 2000

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DVD Release Date: May 29, 2001

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  • michaelwsf
    April 25, 2012
    michaelwsf
    Great movie, a favorite of mine. Shows what greatness you can find if you look beyond the surface of people! Holiday, a drag queen, is a loyal friend, and a kind person, with a huge heart! Ving Rhames did a great job in this movie, as did Alfre Woodward as an addict.
  • ladyrt23
    June 8, 2008
    ladyrt23
    "Wanda go home", said by Holiday. This is a cute movie. However, it touches on a vey sensitive subject. It's a must see if you're open minded.
  • jaxflnow
    September 18, 2007
    jaxflnow
    Alfe Woodard play the role of a woman at her ends and Ving Rhames as a gay man who after love is lost he finds something new to love .... try it your like it
  • siaiscollegebound
    March 8, 2007
    siaiscollegebound
    I love this movie. It makes me want to do good in school so i will have sense enough not to do drugs.
  • tombowling49
    February 12, 2007
    tombowling49
    Thompson did this film well, and the change of "tough guy Rhames" brings the character out well. Although playing a gay person Rhaimes brings out the best in the over all plot and continues to do so, throughout the film, a wise choice for the leading actor...
  • JesusOnlyKnows19
    September 16, 2006
    JesusOnlyKnows19
    The movies a little vile, with some vile scene's, but besides that the storyline of it is good! Besides the fact that the guy in the movie is gay, the movie ends good and you see sometimes you gotta watch them to judge them to put stars on them and so you can try and warn your fr... read moreiend's not to watch them! Some friend's are fooled by the devil eailsy by preference that goese against the bible jus the tad bit, and you need to know who theyu are and know how to protect them friend's, but not to try and be a parent to them because tyat is God's job, jus have a look out for their best interest, Amen!

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Jeremy Gerard
March 26, 2009
Jeremy Gerard, Variety

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Nell Minow
August 2, 2005
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

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Emanuel Levy
July 24, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Cynthia Fuchs
February 7, 2001
Cynthia Fuchs, Nitrate Online

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Susan Granger
January 1, 2000
Susan Granger, rec.arts.movies.reviews

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  • In which movie did Ving Rhames play as a Drag Queen that took in a crack head and a poor unraised child?   Answer »
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