The Heidi Chronicles is a 1995 made-for-television drama film by Wendy Wasserstein adapted from her play of the same name. The film premiered on TNT on October 15, 1995.

Plot summary

The plot follows Heidi Holland from high school in the 1960s to her career as a successful art historian over 20 years later. The play's main themes deal with the changing role of women during this time period, describing both Heidi's ardent feminism during the 1970s and her eventual sense of betrayal during the 1980s.

Cast

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
1996Artios AwardsOutstanding Achievement in Movie of the Week CastingJuel BestropNominated
CableACE AwardsSupporting Actor in a Movie or MiniseriesTom HulceWon
Golden Globe AwardsBest Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionNominated
Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionJamie Lee CurtisNominated
Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionTom HulceNominated
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Made for Television MovieMichael Brandman, Leanne Moore, and Steven J. BrandmanNominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a SpecialTom HulceWon
Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a SpecialPaul BogartNominated
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a SpecialCynthia P. RomoNominated

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