Stepmom
Stepmom is a 1998 American comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus and written by Gigi Levangie, Jessie Nelson, Steven Rogers, Karen Leigh Hopkins, and Ron Bass.
Stepmom is a 1998 American comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus. It stars Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, and Ed Harris. The film follows a woman who becomes a stepmother to her partner's children while navigating conflict with the children's terminally ill mother.
Plot
The story follows Isabel Kelly, a fashion photographer who is building a relationship with Luke Harrison and his two children. Conflict develops between Isabel and the children’s mother, Jackie, before Jackie’s illness forces the adults to reconsider their roles.
Cast
The principal cast includes Julia Roberts as Isabel Kelly, Susan Sarandon as Jackie Harrison, and Ed Harris as Luke Harrison. The film also features child actors Jena Malone and Liam Aiken as the children.
Production and release
Stepmom was directed by Chris Columbus and produced by Wendy Finerman, Mark Radcliffe, and Michael Barnathan. It premiered in the United States on December 25, 1998.
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics. It performed well commercially, grossing $159.8 million worldwide against a $50 million budget. Susan Sarandon received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.
Key facts
- The film centres on a blended family after divorce and remarriage.
- Julia Roberts plays Isabel Kelly, the new partner who is becoming the children’s stepmother.
- Susan Sarandon plays Jackie Harrison, the children’s mother, who is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
- Susan Sarandon received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.
- It received mixed reviews from critics.
Stepmom was distributed internationally and is part of the broader North American film market; Canadian readers may know it as a mainstream Hollywood family drama available through home video and streaming platforms.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepmom_(1998_film)Supports: Director, writers, cast, plot, release date, box office, budget, and Golden Globe nomination.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120686/Supports: Plot premise and principal cast.
- RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/stepmom-1998Supports: Film description and plot context.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stepmomSupports: Synopsis, director, genre, rating, and commercial information.
- Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/stepmomSupports: Runtime, rating, cast, and release information.