Soapdish (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Soapdish is a 1991 romantic comedy directed by Michael Hoffman, starring Sally Field and Kevin Kline. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $36.5 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1992. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Michael Hoffman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Soapdish About?
The premise of Soapdish without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A ratings war erupts when soap opera star Celeste Talbert faces off against her ambitious rival, Montana. Celeste's professional and personal life become increasingly chaotic with the unexpected return of a former lover and the arrival of her beautiful niece. As Montana schemes to sabotage her, Celeste must navigate complicated relationships and fight to maintain her position as the reigning queen of daytime drama.
Soapdish Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- casting couch
- casting director
- misunderstanding
- voyeur
- tv show
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman wears eyeglasses
- campy
- transphobia
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- transgender woman
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- product placement
- slapstick comedy
- cockroach
- soap opera as subject
- daytime tv star
- drinking
- female casting director
- bare chested man
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- farce comedy
- ambitious woman
- hemorrhoid commercial
- reference to death of a salesman the play
- soap opera producer
- hunk
- womanizer
- tyring to drive someone crazy
- drink
- plot to murder
- breakup
- transgender character
- gaslighting
- soap opera star
- reference to year 1973
- love
- reference to decapitation in a car crash
- cynicism
- television camera
- wipe the editing effect
- female tv soap opera writer
- rivalry
- fictional husband and wife
- daytime tv spoof
- florida
- fictional awards show
- neo screwball comedy
- daytime tv programming chief
- love triangle
Soapdish Cast
Sally Field leads the cast, with Kevin Kline. Directed by Michael Hoffman.
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Director Michael Hoffman
More from Michael Hoffman
More films directed by Michael Hoffman, best-rated first: The Last Station, Restoration, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Game 6.
Soapdish Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Soapdish 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 62% User score
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Soapdish Plot Summary
What happens in Soapdish from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the steadfast star of the enduring soap opera The Sun Also Sets, Celeste Talbert finds herself entangled in a web of deceit spun by her manipulative co-star, Montana Moorehead. With a devious grin, Montana sets her sights on usurping Celeste’s position as the show’s leading lady by making a tantalizing offer to producer David Seton Barnes: a guarantee of sensual favors in exchange for ensuring her role. In a malicious act to tarnish Celeste’s reputation, Montana and David devise an insidious plan that results in Celeste unintentionally fatality affecting a young, mute orphan named Lori Craven, recently cast in the show.
Full summary
The whole story of Soapdish, scene by scene
Soapdish Box Office
Soapdish grossed $36.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$36.5M
- US & Canada
- $36.5M
Soapdish Awards & Nominations
Soapdish earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1992.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1992 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Kevin Kline
Soapdish Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Soapdish.
How Well Do You Know Soapdish?
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
Who is the main character of the soap opera 'The Sun Also Sets'?
Cars in Soapdish
19 cars on screen, including the 1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine and the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1974 Flxible 53102-6-1 Minor role
Soapdish Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Bolle di sapone” and “Lieblingsfeinde - Eine Seifenoper”.
- Also known as
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- Bolle di sapone
- Lieblingsfeinde - Eine Seifenoper
- Segredos de uma Novela
- בועות של אהבה
- Escándalo en el plató
- 스포트라이트
- Велика піна
- Folytatásos forgatás
- La télé lave plus propre
- Сапунена опера
- Мыльная пена
- Sabun Köpüğü
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- Babka z zakalcem
- Bublifuk
- Mydlová opera
- Älsklingsfiende
- Escàndol al plató
- 肥皂拼盘
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Soapdish FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Soapdish, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Soapdish?
Soapdish runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Soapdish released?
Soapdish was released on May 31, 1991.
Who directed Soapdish?
Soapdish was directed by Michael Hoffman.
More films by Michael Hoffman Who is in the cast of Soapdish?
Soapdish stars Sally Field and Kevin Kline.
How much did Soapdish make at the box office?
Soapdish grossed $36.5 million worldwide.
How is Soapdish rated?
Soapdish has 65 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Was Soapdish nominated for any awards?
Soapdish received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Soapdish have a post-credit scene?
No. Soapdish has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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