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Stepmom (1998) 6.3
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6.3/10 from 30,670 users
Metascore: 58/100
Reviews: 242 user | 64 critic | 21 from Metacritic.com A terminally-ill mother has to settle on the new woman in her ex-husband's life, who will be their new stepmother. Director:Chris Columbus |
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Storyline
Anna and Ben, the two children of Jackie and Luke, have to cope with the fact that their parents divorced and that there is a new woman in their father's life: Isabel, a successful photographer. She does her best to treat the kids in a way that makes them still feel at home when being with their dad, but also loves her work and does not plan to give it up. But Jackie, a full-time mother, regards Isabel's efforts as offensively insufficient. She can't understand that work can be important to her as well as the kids. The conflict between them is deepened by the sudden diagnose of cancer, which might may be deadly for Jackie. They all have to learn a little in order to grow together. Written by Julian Reischl <julianreischl@mac.com>
Plot Keywords:
photographer | cancer | divorce | rebellious daughter | husband wife relationship |Taglines:
Be there for the joy. Be there for the tears. Be there for each other.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for language and thematic elements | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 December 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Class Divided See more »Box Office
Budget:
$50,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£631,161 (UK) (29 January 1999)Gross:
$91,030,827 (USA) (23 April 1999)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Jackie Harrison: It is not my job to make it easier for you it is my job to take care of those children and they don't wanna be with YOU
[she grabs her children's hands]
Jackie Harrison: I'm getting a court order and you are never going to be with these children again alone do you understand? EVER!
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Written by Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Lewie Steinberg, and Al Jackson Jr.
Performed by Booker T. & the M.G.s (as Booker T. and the MG's)
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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Trivia
Chris Columbus's daughter, Eleanor Columbus makes an appearance as the little girl in ballet class (but is uncredited). See more »Goofs
On Christmas morning when Ben leans forward to hug his mother, the edge of his cape hangs down and points backward to his feet. Jackie's and Ben's shoulders are clearly visible. Change of camera shot. We see Anna walk in and then the camera goes back to Jackie & Ben. Now the cape has been artfully draped over mother and son. All shoulders are hidden. See more »Quotes
Isabel: I'm so sorry but you're not making this any easier on anybody.Jackie Harrison: It is not my job to make it easier for you it is my job to take care of those children and they don't wanna be with YOU
[she grabs her children's hands]
Jackie Harrison: I'm getting a court order and you are never going to be with these children again alone do you understand? EVER!
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Soundtracks
"Green Onions"Written by Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Lewie Steinberg, and Al Jackson Jr.
Performed by Booker T. & the M.G.s (as Booker T. and the MG's)
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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A sweet and honest movie. It's definitely a family film. I liked the relationship of having to fill someone's shoes in a sense, because people are so attached to them. Sarandon was awesome of course. She carried her part with grace and the feral intensity of a mama bear. Nothing got over on her and I liked that because she wasn't going to be around much longer. It wasn't about sizing up the competition, but making sure she was the right person her kids could grow up with instead of her. It was heartfelt and real. Great film.