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Steam (2007)

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Kyle Schickner

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Plot Summary

Steam tells the stories of three very different women, whose lives are linked only by the steam room at the local gym. Celebrated actor Ruby Dee (American Gangster) plays Doris, a lonely widower. Unexpectedly, Doris finds a new love when she meets the outgoing August. But her new happiness is immediately threatened by August's family, who suspect her of being a golddigger. Ally Sheedy (The Breakfast Club) plays Laurie, a "soccer mom" in a bitter divorce and custody battle. Laurie's life is revived when she gets involved with a much younger man. Chelsea Handler (The Chelsea Handler Show) plays Jacky, Laurie's best girlfriend, who comically encourages Laurie every step of the way. And Kate Siegel (The O.C.) plays Elizabeth, a college co-ed who is still dominated by her strict parents, who live nearby. In class, Elizabeth meets and falls for the fiery Niala (Reshma Shetty of USA's Royal Pains), bringing to a head her conflict with her family.

Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

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14%
  • Reviews Counted: 7
  • Fresh: 1
  • Rotten: 6
  • Average Rating: 4.5/10

Top Critics' Reviews

Rotten: So cheesy and so poorly acted that it should never have seen the light of day. – Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, Jun 24, 2010

Rotten: [Director] Schickner's reach exceeds his grasp. In trying to tell three stories simultaneously in a two-hour running time, he allows for too many developments that seem driven more by plot than character. – Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times, Jun 24, 2010

Rotten: Writer-director Kyle Schickner embraces every cliche with gusto. (Behold the cruel intolerance of the patriarchy!) – Brian Miller, Village Voice, Jun 24, 2010

Rotten: The cliches are thicker than the Steam in Kyle Schickner's hackneyed dramedy. – Lou Lumenick, New York Post, Jun 24, 2010

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Customer Reviews

Steam

I thoroughly enjoyed each of the 3 stories and how they tied together. Ruby Dee is still one of the finest actors of our time!

Wonderful movie

Kate (Beth's) part of the movie is so similar to my life it's crazy! Wonderful movie with clever symbolism.

Worth it!

This movie has three dynamic stories, and i was skeptical bc of the reviews but its definitely worth the rent/buy. The story of the girl discovering she is gay/ first relationship is especially drawing and ruby dee is a delight as always

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Steam (2007)
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  • $9.99
  • Genre: Drama
  • Released: 2009

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