Unhook the Stars
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Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-17
Top Cast
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Gena Rowlands
Mildred
Marisa Tomei
Monica
Gérard Depardieu
Big Tommy
Jake Lloyd
J.J.
Moira Kelly
Ann Mary Margaret
David Sherrill
Ethan
David Thornton
Frankie
Bridgette Wilson
Jeannie
Bobby Cooper
Bernt
Clint Howard
Gus
David Rowlands
George
Jamie Bozian
Jason
Christy Lenk
Miss Mannis
Brittney Lewis
Hospital Receptionist
Vinnie Curto
Danny
D. Chance Williams
Bartender
Gérard L'Heureux
Mover
Tom Proctor
Duncan
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Cassavetes
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Cassavetes, Helen Caldwell
- Original Score
- Steven Hufsteter
- Original Title
- Unhook the Stars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Miramax, Hachette Première, Sheen/Michaels Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Cassavetes
Nick Cassavetes, Helen Caldwell
Steven Hufsteter
Phedon Papamichael
Petra von Oelffen
René Cleitman, Bernard Bouix
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Cassavetes
Writer
Nick Cassavetes
Director
Petra von Oelffen
Editor
Helen Caldwell
Writer
Phedon Papamichael
Director of Photography
René Cleitman
Producer
Tessa Stephensen
Costume Design
Steven Hufsteter
Original Music Composer
Phedon Papamichael
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unhook the Stars
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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 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.
Who directed Unhook the Stars?
Unhook the Stars was directed by Nick Cassavetes.
Who stars in Unhook the Stars?
The principal cast of Unhook the Stars includes Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd, Moira Kelly.
When was Unhook the Stars released and how long is it?
Unhook the Stars was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Unhook the Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unhook the Stars was composed by Steven Hufsteter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Unhook the Stars?
Unhook the Stars holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).