Stepmom (1998)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Chris Columbus

Writers (WGA):

Gigi Levangie (story)
Gigi Levangie (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

25 December 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Be there for the joy. Be there for the tears. Be there for each other.

Plot:

A terminally-ill mother has to settle on the new woman in her ex-husband's life, who will be their new stepmother.

Plot Keywords:

Cancer | Ex Husband | Photographer | School Play | Soccer

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Julia Roberts	...	Isabel Kelly
Susan Sarandon	...	Jackie Harrison
Ed Harris	...	Luke Harrison
Jena Malone	...	Anna Harrison
Liam Aiken	...	Ben Harrison
Lynn Whitfield	...	Dr. P. Sweikert
Darrell Larson	...	Duncan Samuels
Mary Louise Wilson	...	Mrs. Franklin
Andre B. Blake	...	Cooper (as Andre Blake)
Herbert Russell	...	Photo Assistant (as Russel Harper)
Jack Eagle	...	Craft Service Man
Lu Celania Sierra	...	Photo Shoot Model
Lauma Zemzare	...	Photo Shoot Model
Holly Schenck	...	Photo Shoot Model
Michelle Stone	...	Photo Shoot Model

Also Known As:

Class Divided (USA) (working title)
Good Night Moon (USA) (working title)
Untitled New York City Project (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for language and thematic elements.

Runtime:

124 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

Certification:

Netherlands:12 | Iceland:L | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-8 | France:U | Germany:6 | Norway:11 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | USA:PG-13 | South Korea:12 | Singapore:PG | UK:12

Filming Locations:

Bedford, New York, USA

Company:

1492 Pictures

Trivia:

The restaurant called "The '76 House", featured in two dinner scenes, one with Jackie and Luke and one with Jackie and Isabel, is a National Historical Site in Tappan, Rockland County, New York. Major John Andre, a British officer who assisted turncoat Benedict Arnold, was held there while awaiting trial by then General George Washington. At the time, it was a tavern and inn, but located across from the town meeting hall and church where the trial was held; another National Historic Site.

Goofs:

Continuity: Isabel's rings constantly change from no ring to engagement ring to engagement ring and wedding band, in no logical order and often in direct conflict with the storyline.

Quotes:

Isabel: Look down the road to her wedding. I'm in a room alone with her, fixing her veil, fluffing her dress, telling her no woman has ever looked so beautiful. And my fear is she'll think, "I wish my mom were here."
Jackie Harrison: And my fear is... she won't.

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1999) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Rhythm of the Road

Just Wonderful

I love Stepmom. I've seen it about a million times but it moves me every time and I'm always close to crying. Everyone does an amazing job. You could totally feel the chemistry between Susan Sarandson and Julia Roberts. You could feel the hate, the jealousy and at the end the understanding between these two. The younger kids do a great job too. They were very belivable. Funny, Heartwarming and a Tearjerker, Stepmom get's a 10/10 from me