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Unhook the Stars

  • 19961996
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  • 1h 43m
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Marisa Tomei and Gena Rowlands in Unhook the Stars (1996)
DramaRomance
After her abusive husband leaves, Monica asks her neighbor to look after her son while she's at work. Mildred's angry daughter's just moved out, so she's happy to have JJ.After her abusive husband leaves, Monica asks her neighbor to look after her son while she's at work. Mildred's angry daughter's just moved out, so she's happy to have JJ.After her abusive husband leaves, Monica asks her neighbor to look after her son while she's at work. Mildred's angry daughter's just moved out, so she's happy to have JJ.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
25,988
4,316
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Nick Cassavetes
    • Writers
      • Helen Caldwell
      • Nick Cassavetes
    • Stars
      • Gena Rowlands
      • Marisa Tomei
      • Gérard Depardieu
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Nick Cassavetes
    • Writers
      • Helen Caldwell
      • Nick Cassavetes
    • Stars
      • Gena Rowlands
      • Marisa Tomei
      • Gérard Depardieu
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

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    Unhook The Stars
    Trailer 2:19
    Unhook The Stars

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    Marisa Tomei and Gena Rowlands in Unhook the Stars (1996)
    Gena Rowlands and Jake Lloyd in Unhook the Stars (1996)
    Gena Rowlands in Unhook the Stars (1996)
    Gena Rowlands and Bobby Cooper in Unhook the Stars (1996)
    David Sherril with Gena Rowlands in "Unhook the Stars."
    Gérard Depardieu and Nick Cassavetes in Unhook the Stars (1996)
    Marisa Tomei and Gena Rowlands in Unhook the Stars (1996)
    Marisa Tomei and Gena Rowlands in Unhook the Stars (1996)
    Marisa Tomei and Gena Rowlands in Unhook the Stars (1996)
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    Gérard Depardieu, Marisa Tomei, and Gena Rowlands in Unhook the Stars (1996)

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    Gena Rowlands
    Gena Rowlands
    • Mildred
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Monica
    Gérard Depardieu
    Gérard Depardieu
    • Big Tommy
    • (as Gerard Depardieu)
    Jake Lloyd
    Jake Lloyd
    • J.J.
    Moira Kelly
    Moira Kelly
    • Ann Mary Margaret
    David Sherrill
    David Sherrill
    • Ethan
    David Thornton
    David Thornton
    • Frankie
    Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
    Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
    • Jeannie
    • (as Bridgette Wilson)
    Bobby Cooper
    Bobby Cooper
    • Bernt
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Gus
    David Rowlands
    David Rowlands
    • George
    • (as Dave Rowlands)
    Jamie Bozian
    Jamie Bozian
    • Jason
    • (as James Bozian)
    Christy Lenk
    • Miss Mannis
    Brittney Lewis
    • Hospital Receptionist
    Vinnie Curto
    • Danny
    • (as Vinny Curto)
    D. Chance Williams
    • Bartender
    Gérard L'Heureux
    • Mover
    • (as Gerard L'Heureux)
    Tom Proctor
    Tom Proctor
    • Duncan
    • Director
      • Nick Cassavetes
    • Writers
      • Helen Caldwell
      • Nick Cassavetes
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During filming, Marisa Tomei played Dinosaurs with Jake Lloyd on the set.
    • Quotes

      Mildred: Love, I have found, is temporary. It's stupid, but it's like a weed. You know, if it's there you don't have to pay that much attention to it, it just grows, with just a little bit of water. But if you really try, you can kill it. It doesn't have a home, you know, it's tragic. If it's not wanted, it'll just move on.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Larger Than Life/Unhook the Stars/Romeo+Juliet/Dear God/Vertigo (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Create or Destroy
      Written by Xan, Steven Hufsteter, Kelly Lemieux, Stephen Klong

      Performed by Shrine

      Courtesy of Malicious Vinyl

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    Kind of interesting
    The story of an older woman who realizes that she has a life to live. I rented this from Blockbuster ages ago not knowing what to expect, and to be honest it's about what I expected. Lots of interpersonal clichés regarding how to live your own life and not be someone else's slave. It was in the comedy section, or so I recall, so I took a chance on it.

    It's mildly amusing, and actually somewhat revealing about parents' attitudes towards their offspring, and also some hard truths about humanity and how we codify our basic desires to try and put some stability on ourselves, but then wind up causing more problems in the long run.

    I can't remember too much more. Not a film I'd recommend for males nor even the family. Still, it was interesting for what it is.
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    • Blueghost
    • Nov 11, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ta ned stjärnorna
    • Filming locations
      • Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hachette Première
      • Miramax
      • Sheen/Michaels Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $272,542
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $33,258
      • Nov 3, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $272,542
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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