Crooked Hearts

Crooked Hearts is a drama and romance film focusing on a dysfunctional upper-middle class family in Washington state. The story follows Tom Warren, who returns home after leaving college, only to find his family struggling with hidden secrets and internal failures. Tensions are particularly high between the father, Edward, and his eldest son, Charley, who harbors deep anger toward him. As the family deals with infidelity and the arrival of Tom's unstable girlfriend, Marriet, long-buried truths emerge, forcing the family members to confront their emotions and the reality of their strained relationships.

Directed and written by Michael Bortman, the film features an ensemble cast including Peter Berg, Vincent D'Onofrio, Noah Wyle, Juliette Lewis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Peter Coyote. Produced by MGM and A&M Films, the movie was released on September 6, 1991. Audience reception is mixed, as reflected in the ratings. On IMDb, the film holds a score of 5.9/10 based on 1,300 votes, while on TMDB, it has a rating of 5.6/10 from 22 votes.