Stepmom (1998)
Two women navigate an earnest, intimate journey to common ground as life's bittersweet realities unfold.
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.
How intense is Stepmom?
Stepmom has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Stepmom feels like
- Tone
- melancholyheartwarmingearnestintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightComfort watch
Where to stream Stepmom
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Is Stepmom for you?
Is Stepmom scary?
No. Stepmom is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Stepmom gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Stepmom sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Stepmom OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Stepmom?
Stepmom runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream Stepmom?
Stepmom is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Stepmom have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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