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7.2 / 10(1,587 votes)IMDbPG-1319982h 5m$159.7M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Stepmom

“Be there for the joy. Be there for the tears. Be there for each other.”

Synopsis

Jackie is a divorced mother of two. Isabel is the career minded girlfriend of Jackie’s ex-husband Luke, forced into the role of unwelcome stepmother to their children. But when Jackie discovers she is ill, both women realise they must put aside their differences to find a common ground and celebrate life to the fullest, while they have the chance.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 25, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 10, 1999

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.19x ROI)

Production Budget

$50M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$159.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.19x

+$109.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $50MWorldwide: $159.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris Columbus
Screenplay & Story
Gigi Levangie, Steven Rogers, Jessie Nelson, Karen Leigh Hopkins, Ronald Bass
Original Score
John Williams
Original Title
Stepmom
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 5m
Production Budget
$50M
Worldwide Gross
$159.7M
Production Studios
1492 Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Wendy Finerman Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Columbus

Screenplay & Story

Gigi Levangie, Steven Rogers, Jessie Nelson, Karen Leigh Hopkins, Ronald Bass

Original Score & Music

John Williams

Director of Photography

Donald McAlpine

Film Editing

Neil Travis

Producers

Chris Columbus, Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Michael Barnathan, Mark Radcliffe

Department Leadership Roster

Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus

Director

Gigi Levangie

Screenplay

Donald McAlpine

Donald McAlpine

Director of Photography

Neil Travis

Editor

John Williams

John Williams

Original Music Composer

Stuart Wurtzel

Production Design

Joseph G. Aulisi

Costume Design

Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus

Producer

Michael Barnathan

Michael Barnathan

Producer

Mark Radcliffe

Mark Radcliffe

Producer

Wendy Finerman

Wendy Finerman

Producer

Steven Rogers

Steven Rogers

Screenplay

Jessie Nelson

Jessie Nelson

Screenplay

Karen Leigh Hopkins

Karen Leigh Hopkins

Screenplay

Ronald Bass

Ronald Bass

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stepmom

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Stepmom about?

Jackie is a divorced mother of two. Isabel is the career minded girlfriend of Jackie’s ex-husband Luke, forced into the role of unwelcome stepmother to their children. But when Jackie discovers she is ill, both women realise they must put aside their differences to find a common ground and celebrate life to the fullest, while they have the chance.

Who directed Stepmom?

Stepmom was directed by Chris Columbus.

Who stars in Stepmom?

The principal cast of Stepmom includes Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris, Jena Malone, Liam Aiken.

When was Stepmom released and how long is it?

Stepmom was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.

What was the box office and production budget of Stepmom?

Stepmom had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $159.7M at the worldwide box office (3.19 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Stepmom?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Stepmom was composed by John Williams.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Stepmom?

Stepmom holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).