Where can I watch Unhook the Stars (1996)?

In US, Unhook the Stars is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Unhook the Stars worth watching?

Unhook the Stars holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Unhook the Stars?

Unhook the Stars stars Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd and Moira Kelly.

When was Unhook the Stars released?

Unhook the Stars was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.

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Unhook the Stars (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1996, Unhook the Stars is a drama and romance film directed by Nick Cassavetes, running about 103 minutes. “When prim & proper meets wild & crazy get ready to...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Unhook the Stars stars Gena Rowlands as Mildred, Marisa Tomei as Monica, Gérard Depardieu as Big Tommy and Jake Lloyd as J.J., among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Unhook the Stars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Unhook the Stars page.

If you liked it. Fans of Unhook the Stars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Unhook the Stars (1996)?: In US, Unhook the Stars is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Unhook the Stars worth watching?: Unhook the Stars holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Unhook the Stars?: Unhook the Stars stars Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd and Moira Kelly.
When was Unhook the Stars released?: Unhook the Stars was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.