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Hush

Hush

Don't breathe a word.

19985.71h 35mPG-13

Overview

Jackson and Helen are in love and about to have their first child when they move in with Jackson's mother, Martha, in order to take care of the family estate. But all is not well in this household. Martha is jealous of her son's affection for Helen, and, despite her Southern smile, she's starting to act strangely. As Helen tries to create a happy home life, Martha attempts to divide the family so that Jackson will become hers alone.

Directed by Jonathan Darby
Written by Jonathan Darby, Jane Rusconi
Produced by Douglas Wick
Box OfficeBudget: $21.0MRevenue: $13.6M

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Top Cast

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Martha Baring

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Helen Baring

Johnathon Schaech

Johnathon Schaech

Jackson Baring

Nina Foch

Nina Foch

Alice Baring

Debi Mazar

Debi Mazar

Lisa

Kaiulani Lee

Kaiulani Lee

Sister O'Shaughnessy

David Thornton

David Thornton

Gavin

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Dr. Franklin Hill

Richard Lineback

Richard Lineback

Hal Bentall

R

Richard Kohn

Clayton Richards

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Themes & Keywords

farmhorsefallborderline personality disorderdomineering mother

About Hush

Hush is a drama, thriller film released in 1998 exploring themes of farm, horse, fall, borderline personality disorder, domineering mother. Directed by Jonathan Darby, it stars Jessica Lange, Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnathon Schaech. Jackson and Helen are in love and about to have their first child when they move in with Jackson's mother, Martha, in order to take care of the family estate. But all is not well in this household. Martha is jealous of her son's affection for Helen, and, despite her Southern smile, she's starting to act strangely. As Helen tries to create a happy home life, Martha attempts to divide the family so that Jackson will become hers alone.

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