Unhook the Stars movie poster

Unhook the Stars

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

September 4, 1996 1h 43m 5.9/10 (42 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Unhook the Stars is a drama/romance film. directed by Nick Cassavetes.

Starring Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, and Gérard Depardieu

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 4, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (42 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Miramax
  • Hachette Première
  • Sheen/Michaels Entertainment

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 w...

Who directed Unhook the Stars?

Unhook the Stars was directed by Nick Cassavetes.

How long is Unhook the Stars?

Unhook the Stars has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Unhook the Stars released?

Unhook the Stars was released on September 4, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Unhook the Stars?

The main cast of Unhook the Stars includes Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd, Moira Kelly.