Unhook the Stars
1996, English. Directed by Nick Cassavetes.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 4 September 1996
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Written by
- Nick Cassavetes, Helen Caldwell
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Unhook the Stars: quick answers
Is Unhook the Stars worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Unhook the Stars?
Unhook the Stars runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Unhook the Stars have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Unhook the Stars. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Unhook the Stars parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Unhook the Stars is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Unhook the Stars on?
Unhook the Stars isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Unhook the Stars?
If you liked Unhook the Stars, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, Imitation of Life, Sweet November.
Who directed Unhook the Stars?
Unhook the Stars (1996) was directed by Nick Cassavetes and stars Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu.