Unhook the Stars(1996)
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Unhook the Stars 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.
Unhook the Stars (1996) is a drama and romance film directed by Nick Cassavetes, released on September 4, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu and Jake Lloyd. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Cassavetes
- Writers:
- Nick Cassavetes, Helen Caldwell
- Producers:
- René Cleitman
- Cinematographer:
- Phedon Papamichael
- Composer:
- Steven Hufsteter
- Production:
- Miramax, Hachette Première, Sheen/Michaels Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Unhook the Stars (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Unhook the Stars before you stream it.
Unhook the Stars Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gena Rowlands
as Mildred
Marisa Tomei
as Monica
Gérard Depardieu
as Big Tommy
Jake Lloyd
as J.J.
Moira Kelly
as Ann Mary Margaret
David Sherrill
as Ethan
David Thornton
as Frankie
Bridgette Wilson
as Jeannie
Bobby Cooper
as Bernt
Clint Howard
as Gus
David Rowlands
as George
Jamie Bozian
as Jason
Key crew
Directed by Nick Cassavetes, written by Nick Cassavetes and Helen Caldwell, produced by René Cleitman.
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Unhook the Stars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 44 ratings.
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Unhook the Stars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Unhook the Stars online?
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Unhook the Stars (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Unhook the Stars?
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The main cast of Unhook the Stars (1996) includes Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd and Moira Kelly. The film was directed by Nick Cassavetes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Unhook the Stars released?
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Unhook the Stars was released on September 4, 1996 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Unhook the Stars worth watching?
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Unhook the Stars (1996) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Unhook the Stars?
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Yes. The official Unhook the Stars trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.