Unhook the Stars
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Unhook the Stars

(1996)Directed by Nick Cassavetes103 min · RDrama, Romance
“When prim & proper meets wild & crazy get ready to...”

Mildred (Gena Rowlands) is a widow whose whole life has been looking after other people, and it goes quiet the day her grown daughter moves out. Then her neighbor Monica (Marisa Tomei), a single mother stretched thin by work, asks her to watch her young son J.J. (Jake Lloyd). Nick Cassavetes, directing his own mother, follows Mildred as she pours herself into the boy and struggles to hold anything back for herself.

Gena Rowlandsas Mildred
Marisa Tomeias Monica
Gérard Depardieuas Big Tommy
Jake Lloydas J.J.
Moira Kellyas Ann Mary Margaret
David Thorntonas Frankie
Bobby Cooperas Bernt
Jamie Bozianas Jason
Christy Lenkas Miss Mannis
Brittney Lewisas Hospital Receptionist
Vinnie Curtoas Danny
D. Chance Williamsas Bartender
Gérard L'Heureuxas Mover
Tom Proctoras Duncan
Dru Homeras Bar Patron
Barby Garciaas Airline Attendant (uncredited)
Frank Gerrishas Shoe Salesman (uncredited)
Christopher Robin Milleras Drunk Bar Patron (uncredited)
Joseph Quinn Simpkinsas Businessman (uncredited)
James Woodsonas Bar Patron (uncredited)