# Stepmom (1998)

> A fashion photographer and a divorced mother struggle to share a family before illness forces them to reconsider what caregiving and belonging mean.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4629

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Director: Chris Columbus
- Cast: Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris, Jena Malone, Liam Aiken, Lynn Whitfield, Darrell Larson, Mary Louise Wilson
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120686/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melodramatic, sincere, tender, family movie night, emotional weekend viewing

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