29 vs Stepmom
29 has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.2/10 for Stepmom). Stepmom is the shorter watch at 2h 5m compared with 2h 29m. Stepmom is the older of the two (1998 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
29
Stepmom| 29 | Stepmom | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 1998 |
| Length | 2h 29m | 2h 5m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rathna Kumar | Chris Columbus |
| Main cast | Leona Lishoy, Vidhu, Preethi Asrani, Mahendran, Prem | Jena Malone, Ed Harris, Lynn Whitfield, Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon |
Synopsis
29
A quirky 29-year-old named Sathya embarks on an unexpected journey of laughter, unlikely friendships, and self-discovery. Through hilarious misadventures and chance encounters, he slowly sees life's bigger picture - its surprises, joys, and second chances.
Stepmom
Jackie is a divorced mother of two. Isabel is the career minded girlfriend of Jackie’s ex-husband Luke, forced into the role of unwelcome stepmother to their children. But when Jackie discovers she is ill, both women realise they must put aside their differences to find a common ground and celebrate life to the fullest, while they have the chance.