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Unhook the Stars (1996)

When prim & proper meets wild & crazy get ready to...

DramaRomance

Widowed mother Mildred must suddenly redefine herself and find an outlet for her nurturing side when her adult daughter moves out of the family home. Though Mildred thinks she's found her purpose when her neighbor, overworked single mother Monica, asks her to look after her little boy, she has great difficulty learning to strike a healthy balance between giving selflessly to others and remembering to take care of herself.

Release Date
September 4, 1996
Runtime
1h 43m
Rating
6.0/10 (43 votes)

Director: Nick Cassavetes

Cast: Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd, Moira Kelly, David Sherrill, David Thornton, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

Production: Miramax, Hachette Première, Sheen/Michaels Entertainment
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Unhook the Stars

Unhook the Stars

When prim & proper meets wild & crazy get ready to...

When prim & proper meets wild & crazy get ready to...

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103 min

Widowed mother Mildred must suddenly redefine herself and find an outlet for her nurturing side when her adult daughter moves out of the family home. Though Mildred thinks she's found her purpose when her neighbor, overworked single mother Monica, asks her to look after her little boy, she has great difficulty learning to strike a healthy balance between giving selflessly to others and remembering to take care of herself.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/4/1996
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Cast

Gena Rowlands

as Mildred

Marisa Tomei

as Monica

Gérard Depardieu

as Big Tommy

Jake Lloyd

as J.J.

Moira Kelly

as Ann Mary Margaret

David Sherrill

as Ethan

David Thornton

as Frankie

Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

as Jeannie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unhook the Stars about?

Widowed mother Mildred must suddenly redefine herself and find an outlet for her nurturing side when her adult daughter moves out of the family home. Though Mildred thinks she's found her purpose when…

How long is Unhook the Stars?

1h 43m

When was Unhook the Stars released?

September 4, 1996

Who directed Unhook the Stars?

Nick Cassavetes

Who stars in Unhook the Stars?

Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu

What genre is Unhook the Stars?

Drama, Romance

What is Unhook the Stars rated?

R

Is Unhook the Stars available to stream?

Yes, on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium