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Stepmom

Stepmom

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

19987.12h 5m

Overview

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.

Directed by Chris Columbus
Written by Gigi Levangie, Steven Rogers, Karen Leigh Hopkins
Produced by Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Wendy Finerman
Box OfficeBudget: $50.0MRevenue: $159.7M

Top Cast

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

Isabel Kelly

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Jackie Harrison

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Luke Harrison

Jena Malone

Jena Malone

Anna Harrison

Liam Aiken

Liam Aiken

Ben Harrison

Lynn Whitfield

Lynn Whitfield

Dr. P. Sweikert

Darrell Larson

Darrell Larson

Duncan Samuels

Mary Louise Wilson

Mary Louise Wilson

Mrs. Franklin

Andre B. Blake

Andre B. Blake

Cooper

Herbert Russell

Herbert Russell

Photo Assistant

Themes & Keywords

new york cityfashion photographerdivorcerebellious daughterfreeze framecustodyschool playphoto shoot

About Stepmom

Stepmom is a drama, romance, comedy film released in 1998 exploring themes of new york city, fashion photographer, divorce, rebellious daughter, freeze frame, custody. Directed by Chris Columbus, it stars Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris. 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.

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