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Stepmom

1998·Movie
2h 5min·PG-13
61
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A , comedy: .

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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

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.
Emotional Family DramaTerminal Illness NarrativeCo-Parenting ConflictHeartbreaking TearjerkerCharacter Study of GriefRedemption and ForgivenessStrong Female LeadsDomestic RealismBittersweet Closure

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Stepmom?

In the United States, Stepmom is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 69 other countries.

Is Stepmom worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is Stepmom okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Stepmom make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Stepmom good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Was Stepmom a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$160 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $160 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Stepmom use?

Hands-Off ParentingAlmighty MomInsufferable GeniusPerilous Marriage ProposalWhole-Plot ReferenceWacky Marriage Proposal"Reason You Suck" SpeechDisappeared DadFirst Father WinsClothing Reflects PersonalityGood ParentsParent with New Paramourand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Hands-Off Parenting, Almighty Mom, and Insufferable Genius.