Unhook the Stars
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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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About Unhook the Stars
Unhook the Stars is a 1996 English-language drama and romance film directed by Nick Cassavetes. The cast is led by Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu. It has a runtime of 1h 43m.
Unhook the Stars was produced by Miramax, Hachette Première, and Sheen/Michaels Entertainment and made in United States of America and France. It was released on September 4, 1996, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Nick Cassavetes
- Writers
- Nick Cassavetes, Helen Caldwell
- Release date
- September 4, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Production
- Miramax, Hachette Première, Sheen/Michaels Entertainment
Unhook the Stars cast & crew
Unhook the Stars was directed by Nick Cassavetes and written by Nick Cassavetes and Helen Caldwell.
The cast features Gena Rowlands as Mildred, Marisa Tomei as Monica, Gérard Depardieu as Big Tommy, Jake Lloyd as J.J., Moira Kelly as Ann Mary Margaret, and David Sherrill as Ethan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Steven Hufsteter, cinematography is by Phedon Papamichael, and it was produced by Bernard Bouix and René Cleitman.
Is Unhook the Stars worth watching?
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Unhook the Stars is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Unhook the Stars
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
Unhook the Stars — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Unhook the Stars in India?
Unhook the Stars is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Unhook the Stars in the US?
In the US, Unhook the Stars is streaming on Hoopla, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Unhook the Stars in?
Unhook the Stars is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Unhook the Stars?
Unhook the Stars runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Unhook the Stars rated?
Unhook the Stars is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
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