Stepmom (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1998, Stepmom is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Chris Columbus, running about 125 minutes. “Be there for the joy. Be there for the tears. Be there for each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Stepmom stars Julia Roberts as Isabel Kelly, Susan Sarandon as Jackie Harrison, Ed Harris as Luke Harrison and Jena Malone as Anna Harrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Stepmom has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $159.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stepmom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stepmom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stepmom (1998)?
- In US, Stepmom is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stepmom worth watching?
- Stepmom holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stepmom?
- Stepmom stars Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris, Jena Malone and Liam Aiken.
- When was Stepmom released?
- Stepmom was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.