Stepmom (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Stepmom is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Chris Columbus, starring Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris and Julia Roberts. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $159.7 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) at the Golden Globes 1999. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget
- $50M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stepmom About?
The premise of Stepmom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man, Luke Harrison, plans to remarry and introduces his children to his new girlfriend, Isabel Kelly. This creates a challenging situation as his children are devoted to their mother, Jackie, and adjusting to a blended family proves difficult. As they navigate these complexities, a significant event unexpectedly brings Luke, Isabel, Jackie, and the children together, forging an unlikely bond and changing their lives forever.
Stepmom Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cancer
- custody
- rapunzel character
- singing along
- singing girl
- singing along with the radio
- catchy song
- singing
- wheel
- heaven
- gun
- dream
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- nightmare
- tickling a child
- autumn
- woman
- photographer
- tween girl
- marriage proposal
- cardboard cutout
- reading a bedtime story to a child
- reading to a child
- reading someone to sleep
- magic trick
- 1990s
- older man younger woman relationship
- 12 year old
- singing in a car
- singing along to a song
- female photographer
- daughter disapproves of father's girlfriend
- aspiring magician
- dating advice
- posing for a photograph
- family photograph
- christmas morning
- christmas gift
- patchwork quilt
- cape the garment
- ex husband ex wife conflict
- contemplating death
- dying woman
- elvis presley costume
- halloween costume
- lip dub
- stolen idea
- reference to pearl jam
- puppy
- mother son relationship
- chemotherapy
Stepmom Cast
Susan Sarandon leads the cast, with Ed Harris and Julia Roberts. Directed by Chris Columbus.
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Director Chris Columbus
More from Chris Columbus
More films directed by Chris Columbus, best-rated first: The Thursday Murder Club, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Home Alone and Mrs. Doubtfire.
Stepmom Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Stepmom 58 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 71% User score
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Stepmom Plot Summary
What happens in Stepmom 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
Jackie and Luke Harrison, played by Susan Sarandon and Ed Harris respectively, are navigating the challenging waters of post-divorce life while trying to secure the happiness of their two children, Anna (portrayed by Jena Malone) and Ben (Liam Aiken). The adjustments come harder than expected, especially with Luke now sharing his life with his new partner, Isabel, a vibrant and successful fashion photographer, brought to life by Julia Roberts.
Full summary
The whole story of Stepmom, scene by scene
Stepmom Box Office & Budget
Stepmom grossed $159.7 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 3.2 times what it cost. $91.1 million came from the US and Canada and $68.6 million (43%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$159.7M
3.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $91.1M
- International
- $68.6M
- Budget
- $50M
Stepmom Awards & Nominations
Stepmom earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) at the Golden Globes 1999.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Susan Sarandon
Stepmom Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Stepmom.
How Well Do You Know Stepmom?
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 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Jackie Harrison?
Cars in Stepmom
17 cars on screen, including the 1997 Land-Rover Discovery Series I and the 1995 BMW 740i E38.
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1997 Land-Rover Discovery Series I Main role -
1995 BMW 740i E38 Important role -
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1995 Volvo 960 Minor role
Stepmom Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “真爱同心” and “I zoi se dyo praxeis”.
- Also known as
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- 真爱同心
- I zoi se dyo praxeis
- Veninder for livet
- สองสายใยหนึ่งนิรันดร์
- 亲亲小妈
- Seite an Seite
- Мачеха
- Nemiche amiche
- Ma meilleure ennemie
- Quédate a mi lado
- Édesek és mostohák
- Lado a Lado
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- Η ζωή σε δύο πράξεις
- Mamuśka
- Mama vitregă
- אמא חורגת
- La Blonde de mon père
- Omuz Omuza
- 親親小媽
- Мачуха
- Втората майка
- Druhá nebo první
- 스텝맘
- 後備媽咪
- Vid din sida
- グッドナイト・ムーン
- Pomajka
- Aina vierelläsi
- Druhá alebo prvá, დედინაცვალი
- Mẹ Kế
- Queda’t al meu costat
- Side ved side
- Pamotė
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Stepmother, My Stepson, My Lover and Stepmom and Daughter Blues.
Stepmom FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Stepmom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stepmom?
Stepmom runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Stepmom released?
Stepmom was released on December 25, 1998.
Who directed Stepmom?
Stepmom was directed by Chris Columbus.
More films by Chris Columbus Who is in the cast of Stepmom?
Stepmom stars Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris and Julia Roberts.
How much did Stepmom make at the box office?
Stepmom grossed $159.7 million worldwide ($91.1 million domestic, $68.6 million international) on a budget of $50 million.
How is Stepmom rated?
Stepmom has 58 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was Stepmom nominated for any awards?
Stepmom received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Stepmom have a post-credit scene?
No. Stepmom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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