Unhook the Stars (1996)

Cast

• Gena Rowlands - Mildred
• Marisa Tomei - Monica
• Gérard Depardieu - Big Tommy
• Jake Lloyd - J.J.
• Moira Kelly - Ann Mary Margaret
• David Sherrill - Ethan
• David Thornton - Frankie
• Bridgette Wilson-Sampras - Jeannie
• Bobby Cooper - Bernt
• Clint Howard - Gus

Screenplay

• Nick Cassavetes
• Helen Caldwell

Keywords

san francisco, california, sandwich, surrogate mother, little boy, suburb, moving out

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unhook the Stars 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 directed Unhook the Stars?

Unhook the Stars was directed by Nick Cassavetes.

Who stars in Unhook the Stars?

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

How long is Unhook the Stars?

Unhook the Stars has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).

What genre is Unhook the Stars?

Unhook the Stars is a Drama, Romance film.

Where was Unhook the Stars produced?

Unhook the Stars was produced in United States of America, France.