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Stepmom (1998)

โ€œBe there for the joy. Be there for the tears. Be there for each other.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 1,581 votes 2h 5m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#28 of 123 films from 1998 #545 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Chris Columbus ยท Written by Ronald Bass, Karen Leigh Hopkins, Jessie Nelson, Steven Rogers

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Overview

Jackie is a divorced mother of two. Isabel is the career minded girlfriend of Jackieโ€™s ex-husband Luke, forced into the role of unwelcome stepmother to their children. But when Jackie discovers she is ill, both women realise they must put aside their differences to find a common ground and celebrate life to the fullest, while they have the chance.

Cast

Julia Robertsas Isabel Kelly
Susan Sarandonas Jackie Harrison
Ed Harrisas Luke Harrison
Jena Maloneas Anna Harrison
Liam Aikenas Ben Harrison
Lynn Whitfieldas Dr. P. Sweikert
Darrell Larsonas Duncan Samuels
Mary Louise Wilsonas Mrs. Franklin
Andre B. Blakeas Cooper
Herbert Russellas Photo Assistant
Jack Eagleas Craft Service Man
Lu Sierraas Photo Shoot Model
Lauma Zemzareas Photo Shoot Model
Holly Schenckas Photo Shoot Model

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 1998
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$159,710,793 (3.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120686

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Questions

How long is Stepmom?
Stepmom runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Stepmom worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,581 votes, which places it #28 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 78%) and #545 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Stepmom?
Stepmom was directed by Chris Columbus. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Home Alone (1990).
Who stars in Stepmom?
Julia Roberts as Isabel Kelly; Susan Sarandon as Jackie Harrison; Ed Harris as Luke Harrison; Jena Malone as Anna Harrison; Liam Aiken as Ben Harrison; Lynn Whitfield as Dr. P. Sweikert.
What is Stepmom rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Stepmom?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2196.

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