Stella (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Stella is a 1990 romantic drama directed by John Erman, starring Bette Midler, Stephen Collins and John Goodman. It is based on Stella Dallas by Olive Higgins Prouty. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $20.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- John Erman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stella About?
The premise of Stella without spoilers, adapted from Stella Dallas by Olive Higgins Prouty. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A passionate pizza maker dedicates his life to achieving culinary excellence and earning a Michelin Star. His relentless pursuit of perfection intertwines with themes of love, family, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of a dream. The story explores the challenges and rewards of striving for the ultimate recognition in the world of fine dining, revealing the personal cost of chasing an ambitious goal.
Stella Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- motherhood
- sacrificing for one's child
- character name as title
- forename as title
- one word title
- new york city
- daughter
- female protagonist
- childbirth
- expectant mother
- expectant father
- unwed pregnancy
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- giving birth
- birth
- working class
- single mother
- self sacrifice
- new york
- bartender
- barmaid
- alcoholism
- pregnancy
- mother daughter relationship
- melodrama
- marriage
- birthday party
- bar
- baby
- based on novel
Stella Cast
Bette Midler leads the cast, with Stephen Collins and John Goodman. Directed by John Erman; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Erman
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Stella Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Stella 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Stella Plot Summary
What happens in Stella from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Stella, portrayed by Bette Midler, is a spirited and independent woman working in a lively bar when she encounters the charming young Dr. Steve Dallas, played by Stephen Collins. Despite their vastly different social backgrounds, they embark on a passionate affair that leads to Stella’s unexpected pregnancy. When Steve makes a half-hearted marriage proposal, Stella confidently declines, choosing instead to raise their daughter, Jenny, on her own. Throughout this journey, she finds unwavering support from her loyal friend, Ed Munn, depicted by John Goodman, a friendly barfly who encourages her every step of the way.
Full summary
The whole story of Stella, scene by scene
Stella Box Office
Stella grossed $20.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$20.2M
- US & Canada
- $20.2M
How Well Do You Know Stella?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Stella Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “A Minha Mãe Stella” and “Стелла”.
- Also known as
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- A Minha Mãe Stella
- Стелла
- ステラ
- Стела
- 吧女斯特拉
- 스텔라
- Stella - Uma Prova de Amor
- Stella - ensam mor
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Stella Dallas, Stella and Stella.
Stella FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Stella, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stella?
Stella runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Stella released?
Stella was released on February 2, 1990.
Who directed Stella?
Stella was directed by John Erman.
More films by John Erman Who is in the cast of Stella?
Stella stars Bette Midler, Stephen Collins and John Goodman, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Stella make at the box office?
Stella grossed $20.2 million worldwide.
How is Stella rated?
Stella has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Is Stella based on a book?
Yes. Stella is adapted from Stella Dallas by Olive Higgins Prouty.
Does Stella have a post-credit scene?
No. Stella has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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