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Stepmom, Columbia Pictures presents ; a Wendy Finerman production ; a 1492 production ; produced by Wendy Finerman, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan ; screenplay by Gigi Levangie [and others] ; directed by Chris Columbus

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MPAA rating: PG-13

Stepmom

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Columbia Pictures presents ; a Wendy Finerman production ; a 1492 production ; produced by Wendy Finerman, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan ; screenplay by Gigi Levangie [and others] ; directed by Chris Columbus

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Anna and Ben, the two children of Jackie and Luke, have to cope with the fact that their parents divorced and that there is a new woman in their father's life: Isabel, a successful photographer. She does her best to treat the kids in a way that makes them still feel at home when being with their dad, but also loves her work and does not plan to give it up. But Jackie, a full-time-mother, regards Isabel's efforts as offensively insufficient. She can't understand that work can be important to her as well as the kids. The conflict between them is deepened by the sudden diagnosis of cancer, which might may be deadly for Jackie. They all have to learn a little in order to grow together

Movie: Start -- Valentino photo shoot -- Mrs. Franklin -- Isabel's surprise -- "Where's your brother?" -- Jackie's ultimatum -- One last chance -- "It's spread?" -- "Will you marry me?" -- Not upset -- Isabel breaks through -- Dream date -- Soccer moms -- "If I needed you" -- "I know your secret" -- Telling the kids -- "Ain't no mountain high enough" -- Boy advice -- The worst day -- "Baby love" -- A surprise -- Christmas project -- Jackie's decision -- Model beau -- Snow blowing blow up -- Past & future -- The greatest gifts -- The Harrison family

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live action