Heart Like a Wheel

"She did something women were forbidden to do, and became a World Champion."

Apr 1 1983 PG 1h 53m
Biography, Drama, Romance

Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.

Plot

Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.

Written by

Ken Friedman, Joan McCall, David E. Peckinpah

Directed by

Jonathan Kaplan

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Michael Nolin, Aurora, 20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,722
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
74
Popularity
NA