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The Stepmother

Name: The Stepmother
Genre: Drama
Released: 1996-08-14
Cast: Sharon Cuneta, Christopher de Leon, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Nida Blanca, Tita Muñoz

1996 | 120 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: A natural pick for people who like stories about real, flawed people. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Gives its people room to develop, at 2 hr.
What might put you off: It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

The loving and nurturing Mariel marries Edward after his first wife abandons him and their three children. Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren, even as she tries to define her role in the family.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsSolid
8 wins and 24 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Olivia M. Lamasan

Sharon CunetaMariel
Christopher de LeonEdward
Zsa Zsa PadillaSandra
Nida BlancaFides
Tita MuñozNinay
Eula ValdezIrene
Claudine BarrettoRachel
Patrick GarciaRyan
Camille PratsLiza
Rico YanDodie