Movie

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

“Sometimes you have to break the rules to free your heart.”

★ 5.8(133)19982h 4m

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Good to know

Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Release date: 1998-08-14
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: English
Box office: $37,672,350
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

How Stella Got Her Groove Back — trailer

About How Stella Got Her Groove Back

How Stella Got Her Groove Back is a 1998 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan, starring Angela Bassett, Taye Diggs and Whoopi Goldberg. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 133 viewers. Below you can see where to watch How Stella Got Her Groove Back in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Through good times and bad, Stella and Delilah have always had each other. Now, Stella's so busy building a life that she's forgotten how to really live. But Delilah is about to change all that. What starts as a quick trip to Jamaica, ends as an exhilarating voyage of self discovery as Stella learns to open her heart and find love – even if it's with a man 20 years her junior.

Cast

Angela Bassett

Stella Payne

Taye Diggs

Winston Shakespeare

Whoopi Goldberg

Delilah Abraham

Regina King

Vanessa

Suzzanne Douglas

Angela

Michael J. Pagan

Quincy Payne

Sicily Johnson

Chantel

Richard Lawson

Jack

Barry Shabaka Henley

Buddy

Lee Weaver

Nate

Glynn Turman

Dr. Shakespeare

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney

Mrs. Shakespeare

Themes & keywords

jamaicafemale friendshipvacationfemale protagonistsingle motherolder woman younger man relationshipblack lovecelebratorycheerfulafrican american romancelongtime friends

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How Stella Got Her Groove Back in Brazil?+

How Stella Got Her Groove Back is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Brazil. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is How Stella Got Her Groove Back on Netflix?+

How Stella Got Her Groove Back is not on Netflix in Brazil right now.

How long is How Stella Got Her Groove Back?+

How Stella Got Her Groove Back has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in How Stella Got Her Groove Back?+

How Stella Got Her Groove Back stars Angela Bassett, Taye Diggs, Whoopi Goldberg, Regina King and Suzzanne Douglas.

When did How Stella Got Her Groove Back come out?+

How Stella Got Her Groove Back is a 1998 movie directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan.

What genre is How Stella Got Her Groove Back?+

How Stella Got Her Groove Back is Drama, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed How Stella Got Her Groove Back?+

How Stella Got Her Groove Back was directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan.