Stella (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, Stella is a drama and romance film directed by John Erman, running about 109 minutes. “She sacrificed her own dreams to make her daughter's dreams come true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Barmaid Stella Claire and blueblood Stephen Dallas have very little in common -- except they've fallen in love. When their relationship fails, Stella decides to raise the child they had, Jenny, alone. But Jenny and Stella are far from the perfect mother-daughter pair.
Who’s in it. Stella stars Bette Midler as Stella Claire, John Goodman as Ed Munn, Trini Alvarado as Jenny Claire and Stephen Collins as Stephen Dallas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Stella has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stella page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stella tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stella (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stella change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stella worth watching?
- Stella holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stella?
- Stella stars Bette Midler, John Goodman, Trini Alvarado, Stephen Collins and Marsha Mason.
- When was Stella released?
- Stella was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.