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Navigating the Heart

  • TV Movie
  • 2000
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
439
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Navigating the Heart (2000)
DramaRomance

An unlikely romance between a cosmopolitan career woman and a small town fisherman.An unlikely romance between a cosmopolitan career woman and a small town fisherman.An unlikely romance between a cosmopolitan career woman and a small town fisherman.

  • Director
    • David Burton Morris
  • Writers
    • Edith Iglauer
    • Cathleen Young
    • Lee Guthrie
  • Stars
    • Jaclyn Smith
    • Tim Matheson
    • David Andrews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    439
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Burton Morris
    • Writers
      • Edith Iglauer
      • Cathleen Young
      • Lee Guthrie
    • Stars
      • Jaclyn Smith
      • Tim Matheson
      • David Andrews
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith
    • Edith Iglauer
    Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson
    • John Daly
    David Andrews
    David Andrews
    • William Sanders
    Tantoo Cardinal
    Tantoo Cardinal
    • Mary
    Lynda Boyd
    Lynda Boyd
    • Cara Lieb
    Kevin McNulty
    Kevin McNulty
    • Jack Stanton
    Stephen Dimopoulos
    Stephen Dimopoulos
    • Howie
    Luc Corbeil
    • Ricky
    Rob Freeman
    Rob Freeman
    • Jamie Potts
    Tom Heaton
    Tom Heaton
    • Peter
    Frank C. Turner
    Frank C. Turner
    • Alan
    Alec Willows
    Alec Willows
    • Hayward Patterson
    Ben Cardinal
    Ben Cardinal
    • Jake
    Dion Luther
    Dion Luther
    • Hank Weston
    Maria Louisa Figura
    Maria Louisa Figura
    • Peggy
    Greg Rogers
    Greg Rogers
    • Justin Cavanaugh
    Ed Evanko
    Ed Evanko
    • Congressman
    • (as Edward Evanko)
    Lloyd Berry
    Lloyd Berry
    • Bartender
    • Director
      • David Burton Morris
    • Writers
      • Edith Iglauer
      • Cathleen Young
      • Lee Guthrie
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews11

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    8alfo_2106

    An enjoyable romantic ride.....

    The direction of the film is one of the weakest elements in this movie. Luckily, veteran TV superstars Tim Matheson and Jaclyn Smith are on hand to deliver one of the best romantic performances you'll ever see in the small screen. It's a pity the director didn't give the two more screen time to explore the relationship between the them. It's half bake.

    But this is the kind of movie, you rarely see in Hollywood now a days. The two lead stars are so wonderful to watch and probably one of the best chemistry I've seen on TV. These two should make more movies together!
    tomomary

    Like a good British Colombia rain you have to soak it in.

    Sure it's predictable...the sunrise is predictable but don't you just love to bathe in its warmth. This is a terrific performance with exquisite acting reserve. Both lead characters are real to perfection played by Tim Matheson and Ms. Smith.

    The co stars do a marvelous job as well. Just sit back and enjoy it. If you've been divorced or lost a love one and tried to start again you can see reality protrayed with honesty so real you can feel it deep down. A quality film.
    1duesouth1420

    This movie is an embarassment!

    Okay, it is your typical "they hate each other at FIRST SIGHT" to falling madly in love in the course of a DAY! They are BOTH a couple of rude crabapples that deserve each other. I can't believe that ANY two people who had just met would be so crude and impolite....there was never even a "nice to meet you"...they just went right at it! Of course, when they have to get naked while their boat is sinking (to ostensibly keep each other warm) they become a little friendlier. It is all too much.....and very hard to buy. Don't waste your time.
    10bbs917

    romantic story:love of nature, love of fishing and love of woman

    This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time...Tim Matheson is excellent as a fisherman who loves and respects nature and eventually a beautiful woman. I learned a lot about salmon fishing and the risks the fishermen take to put salmon on our tables. Tantoo Cardinal's explanation of the Indian Ritual was beautiful and so true. So much of the movie was simple, yet powerful and beautiful. I read Edith Iglauer's book and thought it was very good. Even though, the movie takes some liberties, it was easy to see how much John and Edith loved and respected each other in both the book and the movie. My two favorite scenes were when Edith was telling John she had to go back to New York and his response, and then when they got off the boat to walk up to their wedding altar. The way John looked at Edith and placed his hand over hers would melt one's heart. He was so masculine and Edith was so feminine, and yet, she would not only become a part of this rugged life, but make it a part of hers. There is something to be said for going back to nature. Wonderful, wonderful story.
    10tareqzadeh

    A Good Romance

    This is a good romantic film and to my surprise it was really touchy. The story is an orthodox one of love. the kind that starts with tensions and resistance and ends up with everlasting love.

    to add more the movie is also giving a clear and simple idea about our lives. It tells us to stop for a moment and ask what are we doing, a question that some poeple rarely give time for.

    The movie was good and i if you like to have a good time and watch a simple direct movie which is not filled with false action please see it and you will not be sorry.

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    • Trivia
      The plot is inspired by the book "Fishing with John," by Edith Iglauer.
    • Goofs
      Except for the fact that Edith joins John on his fishing boat, the rest of the movie is fictionalized from the book.
    • Quotes

      Edith Iglauer: I can't die now, my obit wouldn't be long enough.

      John Daly: The boat's about to sink, you're worried about your obituary?

      Edith Iglauer: You're right, I'm shallow.

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fishing with John
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Front Street Pictures
      • Hearst Entertainment Productions
      • Lee Rose Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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