Stepmom

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

1998 2h 5m EN

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7.2

SOLID

★7.2TMDB · 1,587

DramaRomanceComedy

Synopsis

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Jackie is a divorced mother of two. Isabel is the career minded girlfriend of Jackie’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.

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

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chris Columbus
Writers: Gigi Levangie, Steven Rogers, Jessie Nelson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $50M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 3.2× over at the box office.

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Chris Columbus, shot by Donald McAlpine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Neil Travis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon and Ed Harris carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Be there for the joy. Be there for the tears. Be there for each other.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Chris Columbus directs. Donald McAlpine behind the camera. John Williams scores. Neil Travis cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Mid-budget at $50M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Made its money back 3.2× over at the box office.
328 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
4Directed by Chris Columbus, shot by Donald McAlpine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by John Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Neil Travis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon and Ed Harris carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Be there for the joy. Be there for the tears. Be there for each other.".
9IMDB entry: tt0120686 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 8 themes, including "new york city", "fashion photographer", "divorce", "rebellious daughter".