Heartland is a 1979 American film, directed by Richard Pearce,[2] starring Rip Torn and Conchata Ferrell.

After seeing the beauty of the Montana countryside, Elinor becomes determined to file a claim; however, she can not afford to build a house on her new land.

The new family faces hardship during the winter when they run low on money and hay for the animals.

Set in southwestern Wyoming, where Stewart homesteaded, the movie was filmed in central Montana.

[7] The soundtrack features New Orleans clarinetist George Lewis playing the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus.