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Unhook the Stars

1996Movie1 h 43 minR

DramaRomance
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes85%47%

A moving, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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

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.

Feels like

  • Small-Town Drama
  • Mother-Daughter Relationship
  • Finding Purpose
  • Emotional Growth
  • Suburban Life
  • Late-Life Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Heartwarming & Melancholy

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Nick Cassavetes
Written by
Nick Cassavetes, Helen Caldwell
Produced by
René Cleitman
Music by
Steven Hufsteter

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Facts

September 4, 1996 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
September 4, 1996
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States, France
Available in
1 country

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Unhook the Stars?"

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Where can I stream Unhook the Stars?

Hoopla

In the United States, Unhook the Stars is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Unhook the Stars worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is Unhook the Stars okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Unhook the Stars good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Unhook the Stars plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.