Kissing Jessica Stein
“When it comes to love, sometimes she just can't think straight.”
Synopsis
Jessica, a Jewish copy editor living and working in New York City, is plagued by failed blind dates with men, and decides to answer a newspaper's personal advertisement. The advertisement has been placed by 'lesbian-curious' Helen Cooper, a thirtysomething art gallerist.
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Kissing Jessica Stein Official Trailer!
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-12
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Jennifer Westfeldt
Jessica Stein
Heather Juergensen
Helen Cooper
Scott Cohen
Josh Myers
Jackie Hoffman
Joan
Tovah Feldshuh
Judy Stein
Michael Mastro
Martin
Carson Elrod
Sebastian
Jon Hamm
Charles
David Aaron Baker
Dan Stein
Esther Wurmfeld
Grandma Esther
Hillel Friedman
Rabbi
Ben Feldman
Ben Feldman
Ben Weber
Larry
Brian Stepanek
Peter
Jennifer Carta
Rachel - Dan's Fiancée
Idina Menzel
Bridesmaid
Vinny Vella
Cab Driver
John Cariani
Chuck
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 13, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.01x
+$9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Heather Juergensen, Jennifer Westfeldt
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- Kissing Jessica Stein
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Michael Alden Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Brad Zions Films, Eden Wurmfeld Films, Cineric
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
Heather Juergensen, Jennifer Westfeldt
Marcelo Zarvos
Lawrence Sher
Greg Tillman, Kristy Jacobs Maslin
Eden Wurmfeld, Brad Zions
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
Director
Heather Juergensen
Writer
Jennifer Westfeldt
Writer
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Melissa Bruning
Costume Design
Greg Tillman
Editor
Kristy Jacobs Maslin
Editor
Eden Wurmfeld
Producer
Charlotte Bourke
Production Design
Lawrence Sher
Director of Photography
Brad Zions
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kissing Jessica Stein
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kissing Jessica Stein about?
Jessica, a Jewish copy editor living and working in New York City, is plagued by failed blind dates with men, and decides to answer a newspaper's personal advertisement. The advertisement has been placed by 'lesbian-curious' Helen Cooper, a thirtysomething art gallerist.
Who directed Kissing Jessica Stein?
Kissing Jessica Stein was directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld.
Who stars in Kissing Jessica Stein?
The principal cast of Kissing Jessica Stein includes Jennifer Westfeldt, Heather Juergensen, Scott Cohen, Jackie Hoffman, Tovah Feldshuh.
When was Kissing Jessica Stein released and how long is it?
Kissing Jessica Stein was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Kissing Jessica Stein?
Kissing Jessica Stein had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $10M at the worldwide box office (10.01 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Kissing Jessica Stein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kissing Jessica Stein was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kissing Jessica Stein?
Kissing Jessica Stein holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).