Hush (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hush is a 1998 mystery thriller directed by Jonathan Darby, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Lange. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $13.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 18 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Darby
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hush About?
The premise of Hush without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Living in his mother Martha’s grand estate, Jackson and Helen are overjoyed to be expecting their first child. However, Martha’s seemingly sweet demeanor hides a deep-seated jealousy, and she begins to manipulate events to drive the couple apart. As Helen tries to build a loving home for her growing family, Martha's increasingly sinister actions threaten their happiness and cast a dark cloud over their future, pushing them to the edge.
Hush Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- oedipus complex
- mother son kiss
- mother watches son having sex
- farm
- domineering mother
- borderline personality disorder
- injection
- pregnant wife
- female psychopath
- grandmother grandson relationship
- dysfunctional family
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- pregnancy
- mother son relationship
- jealousy
- scene during opening credits
- female rear nudity
- estate
- horse farm
- couple sleeping in separate bedrooms
- waking up naked
- embarrassing nudity
- hiding under the covers
- horseback riding
- diaphragm
- masked attacker
- photo locket
- confession to killing someone
- hosing down
- woman in a bubble bath
- woman bathes a woman
- mother in law daughter in law relationship
- nursery
- stabbing a woman
- female full frontal nudity
- evil mother
- giving birth at home
- villainess
- separate bedrooms
- mother
- female pedal pumping
- newlywed couple
- horse ranch
- intruder
- implied sex
- profanity
- swearing
- horse
- vomiting
- childbirth
Hush Cast
Gwyneth Paltrow leads the cast, with Jessica Lange. Directed by Jonathan Darby.
- Director Jonathan Darby
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Hush Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hush 18 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 18 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 57% User score
See on TMDB
Hush Plot Summary
What happens in Hush from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Helen and Jackson are a couple navigating life together in the vibrant city of New York. Their journey takes a significant turn as they decide to visit Jackson’s ancestral home, the Kilronan farmhouse in Kentucky, primarily to introduce Helen to his mother, Martha. This pivotal trip sets off a chain of events that will forever alter their lives.
Upon their return to the bustling city, Helen discovers she is pregnant, leading to a romantic proposal from Jackson, which she joyfully accepts. The couple exchanges vows at Kilronan, where Helen also encounters Jackson’s paternal grandmother, Alice, who harbors suspicions about Martha’s intentions.
Full summary
The whole story of Hush, scene by scene
Hush Box Office
Hush grossed $13.6 million worldwide. $13.6 million came from the US and Canada and $21,614 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.6M
- US & Canada
- $13.6M
- International
- $21.6K
Hush Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hush.
How Well Do You Know Hush?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What city do Helen and Jackson live in at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Hush
19 cars on screen, including the 1991 Ford Explorer and the 1985 Chevrolet C-30.
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1991 Ford Explorer Main role -
1985 Chevrolet C-30 Important role -
1993 Land-Rover Range Rover Series I Important role -
Chevrolet K-Series Minor role
Hush Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Relación mortal” and “Obsession”.
- Also known as
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- Relación mortal
- Obsession
- Eisige Stille
- Du Venin Dans Les Veines
- A vér szava
- שקט הס
- Ένοχη Σιωπή
- Krevní pouto
- Sessiz Kabus
- Наследство
- Pahan Vanki
- 블러드 라인
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- 禁止尖叫
- 沈黙のジェラシー
- Segredo de Sangue
- Cântec de leagăn
- Pokrvné puto
- Sự Yên Lặng Chết Người
- แม่ผัวใจหิน
- Relació mortal
- Спадок
- Secreto de sangre
- Mirtini santykiai
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Hush FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hush, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hush?
Hush runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Hush released?
Hush was released on March 6, 1998.
Who directed Hush?
Hush was directed by Jonathan Darby.
More films by Jonathan Darby Who is in the cast of Hush?
Hush stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Lange.
How much did Hush make at the box office?
Hush grossed $13.6 million worldwide ($13.6 million domestic, $21,614 international).
How is Hush rated?
Hush has 18 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Hush have a post-credit scene?
No. Hush has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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