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title: "Kissing Jessica Stein"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kissing-jessica-stein-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15647
imdb_id: "tt0264761"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 258
content_rating: "R"
---

# Kissing Jessica Stein (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kissing-jessica-stein-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Synopsis: Jessica is a Jewish copy editor in New York City. She has failed blind dates with men. She answers a newspaper personal advertisement from Helen Cooper, a thirtysomething art gallerist who is lesbian-curious.
Source 1 (TMDB): Title: Kissing Jessica Stein. Year: 2002. Rating: R. US Release: 03/13/2002. Genre: Comedy. Runtime: 1h 37m.
Source 2 (Rotten Tomatoes): Year: 2002. Rating: R. Runtime: 1h 33m. Genres: Romance/Comedy/LGBTQ. Tomatometer: 84%. Popcornmeter: 65%.
Source 3 (Apple TV): Genre: LGBTQ. Year: 2002. Runtime: 1 hr 34 min. Score: 83%. Description: Modern romantic comedy blurring lines between

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
- **Networks / Studios**: Michael Alden Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Brad Zions Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Kissing Jessica Stein online?
Kissing Jessica Stein is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Kissing Jessica Stein worth watching?
Kissing Jessica Stein holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 258 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Kissing Jessica Stein and when was it released?
Kissing Jessica Stein is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Kissing Jessica Stein?
Kissing Jessica Stein was directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kissing Jessica Stein — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15647)
- [Kissing Jessica Stein](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Kissing Jessica Stein](https://tv.apple.com/)
- [Kissing Jessica Stein (2001) - Charles Herman-Wurmfeld | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related](https://www.allmovie.com/)

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