How Stella Got Her Groove Back

1998
15
2h 4m

IMDb RATING

5.7/10

8.6K

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Angela Bassett in How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)

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Romantic Comedy Comedy Drama Romance

Stella is a highly successful, forty-something San Francisco stock broker who is persuaded by her colorful New York girlfriend Delilah to take a well deserved, first-class vacation to Jamaic... Read allStella is a highly successful, forty-something San Francisco stock broker who is persuaded by her colorful New York girlfriend Delilah to take a well deserved, first-class vacation to Jamaica.Stella is a highly successful, forty-something San Francisco stock broker who is persuaded by her colorful New York girlfriend Delilah to take a well deserved, first-class vacation to Jamaica.

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

8.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 4 wins & 8 nominations total

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Storyline

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Trivia
Originally cast as the old man who hits on Stella Payne during her initial stay in Jamaica, all of Danny Glover's scenes were deleted from the final cut. He's seen briefly in this movie during the scene where Stella, submerged in a pool, is talking to Winston Shakespeare (who's standing poolside), and points out an older man who's been hitting on her during her stay. In a quick long shot, Glover can be seen in old age make-up holding a flower he intends to give to Stella.

Goofs
When Winston is going to show Stella the room he made her for building furniture it is dark, but when Winston opens the door you can easily see that there is sunlight coming through the doorway.

Quotes
Stella Payne: This from the guy who makes a midnight run to the video store and comes back with Booty Call and the Lion King!

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: How Stella Got Her Groove Back/Return to Paradise/Snake Eyes/The Rat Pack/Full Tilt Boogie (1998)

Soundtracks
Free Again
Performed by Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler & Jazzie B
Written by Jimmy Jam (as James Harris III), Terry Lewis, Caron Wheeler and Jazzie B (as Beresford Romeo)
Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for Flyte Tyme Productions, Inc.
Caron Wheeler appears courtesy of Airtight Records
Jazzie B. appears courtesy of Funki Dred Records

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Featured review

7/10

A good chick flick

You know, when you're in the mood for a fantasy chick flick, this IS good. I mean it CAN be unrealistic but if it were a guy (the main character) would it be different than half the movies out there? Personally I tried to turn the darned thing off, but it was 3 am, my night off, and I ended up flaking on the couch and watching it. I liked it. Its nice to have a feel good movie without violence and people blowing each other up. The characters were too perfect, they lived perfect lives, and for me it was nice to get away. Maybe I fell asleep :P but no complaints. I didn't pay to see it, nor would I buy it. Its the perfect movie to watch with your girlfriends, have some wine, and complain about their perfect lives ;) Overall the story line deals with true issues and can make you think about your own life..... Thats all :P