Kissing Jessica Stein
2001 · Movie · R · 97 min · ★ 6.0 · 78% critics
A single New Yorker, tired of disappointing dates and family pressure, answers a personal ad and unexpectedly connects with a woman seeking “friendship and possibly more.” As their bond grows, she navigates awkward first steps, shifting expectations, and what she truly wants from love and companionship.
Also known as Les aventures romantiques de Jessica Stein
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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2002-03-13
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Critic score
- 78/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (253 votes)
- Box office
- $10,013,424
About
You may enjoy this if you want a smart, gentle romcom about connection, identity, and family expectations, with a slightly unconventional vibe like Saving Face; Not for you if you need a clear-cut, traditional happily-ever-after.
Pros: witty dialogue; charming chemistry; thoughtful relationship questions | Cons: dated attitudes; uneven pacing; divisive ending
Themes
- bisexuality
- blind date
- romcom
- based on play or musical
- dating
- art gallery
- exploring sexuality
- single woman
- gay theme
- lesbian
- jewish
Cast & crew
Jennifer Westfeldt
as Jessica Stein
Heather Juergensen
as Helen Cooper
Scott Cohen
as Josh Myers
Jackie Hoffman
as Joan
Tovah Feldshuh
as Judy Stein
Michael Mastro
as Martin
Carson Elrod
as Sebastian
Jon Hamm
as Charles
David Aaron Baker
as Dan Stein
Esther Wurmfeld
as Grandma Esther
Directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld