# Kissing Jessica Stein (2002)

> A witty New York romantic comedy follows a successful single journalist whose connection with another woman unsettles her assumptions about desire, identity, and love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9365

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
- Cast: Jennifer Westfeldt, Heather Juergensen, Scott Cohen, Jackie Hoffman, Tovah Feldshuh, Michael Mastro, Carson Elrod, Jon Hamm
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264761/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sincere, date night, lgbtq+ movie night

## Synopsis

A straight journalist discovers unexpected feelings in a world of love and friendship.

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