Stepmom (1998)

6.8PG-13124 minDirector: Chris Columbus

1998 film directed by Chris Columbus

Stepmom is a 1998 American comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus and produced by Wendy Finerman, Mark Radcliffe, and Michael Barnathan. The screenplay was written by Gigi Levangie, Jessie Nelson, Steven Rogers, Karen Leigh Hopkins, and Ron Bass. The film stars Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, and Ed Harris. Its plot follows a terminally ill woman dealing with her ex-husband's new lover, who will soon be their children's stepmother.

Stepmom was released in the United States on December 25, 1998, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $159.8 million worldwide against a budget of $50 million. Among other accolades, Sarandon was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her performance.

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What is Stepmom about?
Stepmom (1998) — Anna and Ben, the two children of Jackie and Luke, must cope with the fact that their parents divorced and their father is now with successful photographer Isabel. She does her best to treat the kids in a way that makes them still feel at home when they're with their dad, but she
Is Stepmom based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Stepmom scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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