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Unhook the Stars

  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.4K
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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.

  • Director
    • Nick Cassavetes
  • Writers
    • Helen Caldwell
    • Nick Cassavetes
  • Stars
    • Gena Rowlands
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Gérard Depardieu
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    2.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nick Cassavetes
    • Writers
      • Helen Caldwell
      • Nick Cassavetes
    • Stars
      • Gena Rowlands
      • Marisa Tomei
      • Gérard Depardieu
    • 23User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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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
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    Storyline

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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 Siskel & Ebert: 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 reviews23

    Featured review

    Interesting contrasts

    Two very different women, one a demure, middle-aged woman with an over-bearing son and a rebellious daughter; the other, an "in -your-face" young woman. They are neighbors and find a need for each other in a very human way. Depardieu is the fellow who makes a difference in Rowland's life -we never know how much. I wish more had been made of the relationship between Rowland and her daughter. It never becomes clear what their problem really is, and nothing is really resolved. Another exit to the airport ending leaving the viewer with many questions unanswered -very annoying, but overall a good film.
    • DeeDee-10
    • Mar 11, 1999
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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
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    Tech 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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