Stepmom

 (1998)


  • User Rating 71 votes
  • Critics Rating 12 critics
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User Reviews

The reality behind Stepmom!
Nov 25, 2008
norareyes90 - yahoo.com
This movie tells the story of a mother(Jackie) who is divorcing after years of marriage and have two children. Her ex-husband has a relationship with a younger woman. She wants to be involved in the children's life, but is unwilling to... Full review
Stepmom
Sep 22, 2008
bonnye4jesus - yahoo.com
This movies touched my heart. It was very powerful and inspirational. All the actors in this movie was perfect. Thank you... Full review
Such a good, sad movie
Sep 11, 2008
peaceloveandconverse - yahoo.com
This movie has it's lighter times, and it's serious times. The last 10 or 15 minutes made me cry like a baby. lol. This movie is just an all around good movie. Warning, though, if you've had a parent who has... Full review
Can't fully step up to the challenge
Jul 06, 2008
dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
Stepmom does try to be a little too mushy, but with the help of some great actors, the film has enough to partialy satisfy you.... Full review
A wonderful story!!
Apr 27, 2008
chelser_601 - yahoo.com
I love the movie Stepmom! It's a story that you see happening everyday! A woman and a man have divorced and it's hard for the two children to accept it. The father is dating another woman and she struggles to be... Full review
Honest dealings of life...
Dec 25, 2007
emerton_atl - yahoo.com
As a divorced father with 50/50 visitation I found this movie PERFECT and it brings my soul to the surface whenever I watch it. The critics are so wrapped up in fake lives that they can't stand to see something functional... Full review
Fair
Aug 11, 2007
rka9013 - yahoo.com
Was a well acted story but it lacked something I can't put my finger on. Overall Worthy. Wouldn't buy it.... Full review
How can anyone believe this was a good idea!
Aug 11, 2007
samuraifa451 - yahoo.com
I saw this on a day when I was younger and a parent was at present wanting to watch it. I expected it to be bad, but not to the point of being unwatchable. Not only does this stink, it's about... Full review
mediocre
Aug 11, 2007
stephenfcass - yahoo.com
decent rental .... nothing special at all .... kids are pretty anoying - not cute or good actors....roberts, sarandon, harris all fine ...just not a gret story or particularily interesting... Full review
BAD MOVIE! BEWARE!
Aug 11, 2007
sidvicious_8699 - yahoo.com
If you have any taste in movies or any form of expression, you will avoid this movie. I couldn't sit through it and the dialogue and acting were so stupid. The plot was even worse. Are we really supposed to be... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Sep 15, 1999
The Flick Filosopher
Stepmom fits right into that groove..... ... Full Review
| Aug 13, 1999
Deseret News
GREAT GREAT GREAT movie!!! Guess I thought it was a really great movie. please ignore Jeff Vice's review and see this very good movie. I thought that it has a good point, and the actors did great. I was deeply moved and touched by this film. ... Full Review
| Jan 10, 1999
Laramie Movie Scope
The terrific scenes between Roberts and Sarandon and the tender understanding of Harris (who has a very fine proposal scene), along with those great Motown songs on the soundtrack, more than make up for the film's weaknesses. Surprisingly, Roberts, who is not as well known for her acting talent, actually out duels the formidable Sarandon in this head-to-head duel. ... Full Review
| Dec 25, 1998
Los Angeles Times
it was strong enough to attract stars Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts.....Roberts does an especially appealing job as the striving stepparent.....Sarandon and Roberts seem to have great fun sparring with each other.... ... Full Review
| Dec 25, 1998
James Berardinelli's Reviews
U.S. Distributor: TriStar Pictures Stepmom is the kind of bad movie that can be blamed on just about everyone involved except, perhaps, the actors. Most movies have a few bad lines sprinkled throughout, but, in Stepmom , every bit of speech falls into one of three categories: (1) the kinds of things people would never say in real life, (2) the kinds of things people always say in movies, or (3) both. ... Full Review

News

Wed, Oct 28 06:28 PM Sydney, Oct 28 (IANS) Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar's Hindi remake of 'Stepmom' will be shot in Sydney and will create 200 jobs for people in the Australian city, said Virginia Judge, minister assisting the Premier... ... Full Article

MUMBAI: A Hindi remake of Julia Roberts' 1998 drama Stepmom is on the cards. According to reports, Sony Pictures and Dharma Productions are going to co-produce the said project. ... Full Article

Siddharth Malhotra helmed official adaptation of Hollywood film 'Stepmom' (1998), starring Kajol, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal, will begin filming from end of October. Photo Credit: Star October 06, 2009, ( Sawf News ) - Siddharth Malhotra helmed official adaptation... ... Full Article

Bollywood fans are curious to see how glamorous Filmfare winner Kareena Kapoor will fit into the shoes of working girl Roberts, who played a successful photographer Isabel Kelly in 1998 movie. ... Full Article

In her determination to make sure she can match strides with the formidable scene-stealer Kajol in the desi 'Stepmom' she has been quietly attending acting workshops with the film's director Siddharth Malhotra. ... Full Article

Anne Lu - Celebrity News Service News Writer New Delhi, India (CNS) - Bollywood is set to produce a remake of Julia Roberts' 1998 drama "Stepmom." ... Full Article

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