Hush

1998, Mystery & thriller, 1h 35m

41 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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A ridiculous but wholly predictable potboiler with performances ranging from comatose to hysterical. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Jackson (Johnathon Schaech) and Helen (Gwyneth Paltrow) are in love and about to have their first child when they move in with Jackson's mother, Martha (Jessica Lange), in order to take care of the family estate. But all is not well in this household. Martha is jealous of her son's affection for Helen, and, despite her Southern smile, she's starting to act strangely. As Helen tries to create a happy home life, Martha attempts to divide the family so that Jackson will become hers alone.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Sensuality|Brief Strong Language|Some Violence)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jonathan Darby
  • Producer:
    Douglas Wick
  • Writer:
    Jonathan Darby, Jonathan Darby, Jane Rusconi
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $13.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    TriStar Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Jessica Lange
Martha Baring
Gwyneth Paltrow
Helen Baring
Johnathon Schaech
Jackson Baring
Nina Foch
Alice Baring
Debi Mazar
Lisa
Kaiulani Lee
Sister O'Shaughnessy
David Thornton
Gavin
Hal Holbrook
Dr. Franklin Hill
Jonathan Darby
Director
Jonathan Darby
Writer
Jonathan Darby
Screenwriter
Jane Rusconi
Screenwriter
Ginny Nugent
Co-Producer
Douglas Wick
Producer
Christopher Young
Original Music
Andrew Dunn
Cinematography
Lynzee Klingman
Film Editing
Robert Leighton
Film Editing
Dan Rae
Film Editing
Billy Hopkins
Casting
Heidi Levitt
Casting
P. Michael Johnston
Production Design
Thomas A. Walsh
Production Design
James F. Truesdale
Art Director
Michael Seirton
Set Decoration
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Richard J. Gelfand
Unit Production Manager
Carla Corwin
First Assistant Director
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Critic Reviews for Hush

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Audience Reviews for Hush

  • May 25, 2014
    Probably the film that made me start to hate Gwyneth Paltrow, she is just a terrible actress. Hush is a low budget psycho-biddy about a control freak mother trying to kill her daughter in law. Completely ridiculous and wholly predictable as the consensus described. I basically cringed when I watched as a child, I didn't know much about cinema back then but I cringed cuz of how bad it was. The ending was probably the worst part of all. Hush should be hushed from the entire history of the world.
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Jul 09, 2011
    Engaging in the most minimal way and ending on the most ludicrous note, Hush is one film that both the actors and the audiences are more than willing to forget.
    Ilyaas H Super Reviewer
  • May 14, 2010
    I thought this movie was great. Helen goes with her husband to visit her mother in law who she hasn't met before. When they reveal to the mother-in-law that they're pregnant she shows a very unfriendly side only to Helen. Jessica Lange does an awesome job playing the psychotic mother-in-law.
    Naughtia N Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2008
    A brainless film to say the least.Lange cannot save this superficial "family drama" and as the events proceed on a thriller jurisdiction,the prosecutor of the critics cries out loud "Enough of your liturgies and vengeful plots!Please,stop recycling movies!".
    Dimitris S Super Reviewer
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