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Release Date:
21 June 2002 (UK)
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Tagline:
When it comes to love, sometimes she just can't think straight.
Plot:
Jessica Stein is a single, straight, successful, journalist, part of a bonded Jewish family living in New York City...
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Jewish
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New York City
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Personal Ad
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Malaprop
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Wedding
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Awards:
8 wins
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3 nominations
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(15 articles)
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Mad Men Q&A: Jon Hamm
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Mad Men Q&A: Jon Hamm
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jennifer Westfeldt | ... | Jessica Stein | |
| Tovah Feldshuh | ... | Judy Stein | |
| Esther Wurmfeld | ... | Grandma Esther | |
| Hillel Friedman | ... | Rabbi | |
| Ben Feldman | ... | Himself | |
| Robert Ari | ... | Sidney Stein | |
| David Aaron Baker | ... | Dan Stein | |
| Jennifer Carta | ... | Rachel - Dan's Fiancée | |
| Ben Weber | ... | Larry | |
| Brian Stepanek | ... | Peter | |
| Nick Corley | ... | Howard | |
| Jackie Hoffman | ... | Joan | |
| John Cariani | ... | Chuck | |
| Scott Cohen | ... | Josh Meyers | |
| Christopher Berger | ... | Malaprops Guy |
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Also Known As:
Seeking Same (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for sexual content and language.
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Runtime:
97 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Finland:K-11 |
Iceland:L |
South Korea:18 |
Philippines:R-18 |
USA:TV-MA (cable rating) |
Greece:K-13 |
USA:R |
UK:15 |
Canada:18A |
Canada:13+ (Quebec)
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The cab scene where Helen and Jessica talk about blending lipstick was filmed after the filmmakers hailed a cab, paid the driver $20, the director drove, the director of photography was in the front seat and the sound woman climbed in the back trunk.
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Goofs:
Continuity: The oranges disappear from Helen's hands at the fruit stand.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Totally Gay! (2003) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
Devil May Care
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There are so few lesbian genre films "OUT" there. And for those lesbian genre films that do exist most have characters that are either disturbed psychopaths (my favorite- Heavenly Creatures) or cardboard cutout prototypes that have no place in my world. As result, unfortunately most lesbians are starved for good lesbian genre films. The best lesbian roles have usually been played out in supporting role characters within the main stream. To appease the appetite, `gaydar' commands an ever watchful eye to find those precious tidbits.
However, thank heavens for the charming wit and refreshingly real characters in "Kissing Jessica Stein". "Kissing Jessica Stein" goes beyond the stereotypical to explore individual characters for who they are and what they are going through in their lives. The film is a positive reinforcement on the value of relationships to an individual's personal growth and spiritual evolution.
"Kissing Jessica Stein" is a highly intelligent romantic comedy that goes deep to explore emotional relationships: Not only between Jessica and Helen but also between Jessica and her Mother, Jessica and Josh, other co-workers and all of their friends. The film highlights the importance of discovering yourself and of letting those that love and care about you know who and what makes you happy. Ultimately anyone that truly loves you wants you to be happy. Jessica and Helen's continued deep friendship after their breakup is testament to this. Jessica's painting, Josh's true love for writing and Helen's continued enjoyment of a lesbian sexual relationship is also testament.
All is true to the spiritual core of the writers intent. There is no definitive end to ongoing life. The writers cleverly leave us to "marinate" within our own imaginations.