Hush(1998)
Don't breathe a word.
Hush Synopsis
Jackson and Helen are in love and about to have their first child when they move in with Jackson's mother, Martha, in order to take care of the family estate. But all is not well in this household. Martha is jealous of her son's affection for Helen, and, despite her Southern smile, she's starting to act strangely. As Helen tries to create a happy home life, Martha attempts to divide the family so that Jackson will become hers alone.
Hush (1998) is a drama and thriller film directed by Jonathan Darby, released on March 6, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Jessica Lange, Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnathon Schaech and Nina Foch. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 330 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Darby
- Writers:
- Jonathan Darby, Jane Rusconi
- Producers:
- Douglas Wick
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Dunn
- Composer:
- Christopher Young
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget:
- $21,000,000
- Revenue:
- $13,583,690
- Status:
- Released
Hush (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hush before you stream it.
Hush Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jessica Lange
as Martha Baring
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Helen Baring
Johnathon Schaech
as Jackson Baring
Nina Foch
as Alice Baring
Debi Mazar
as Lisa
Kaiulani Lee
as Sister O'Shaughnessy
David Thornton
as Gavin
Hal Holbrook
as Dr. Franklin Hill
Richard Lineback
as Hal Bentall
- Richard Kohn
Richard Kohn
as Clayton Richards
- Faith Potts
Faith Potts
as Georgina Richards
- Tom Story
Tom Story
as Priest
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Darby, written by Jonathan Darby and Jane Rusconi, produced by Douglas Wick.
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Hush Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 330 ratings.
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Hush – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hush online?
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Hush (1998) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hush?
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The main cast of Hush (1998) includes Jessica Lange, Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnathon Schaech, Nina Foch and Debi Mazar. The film was directed by Jonathan Darby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hush released?
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Hush was released on March 6, 1998 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Hush worth watching?
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Hush (1998) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 330 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hush?
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Yes. The official Hush trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.