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A Marriage of Convenience

“They were two strangers with nothing in common except their love for a child. And that was enough to lead them into taking a great risk.”

★ 5.8(9)19981h 32m

Drama Romance TV Movie

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Good to know

Director: James Keach
Release date: 1998-10-18
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Carla Singer Productions

About A Marriage of Convenience

A Marriage of Convenience is a 1998 movie in the Drama, Romance and TV Movie genres, directed by James Keach, starring Jane Seymour, James Brolin and David Kaye. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Marriage of Convenience in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Succesful businesswoman Chris Winslow gives up her career to raise her deceased sister's son, Kevin. Eight years later, she must contend with the boy's father who was unaware of his son's existence. Prompted by a wise judge, they decide to enter into a marriage of convenience in order to not upset the child, though they soon find that they may just be in love after all.

Cast

Jane Seymour

Christine 'Chris' Winslow

James Brolin

Mason Whitney

David Kaye

Kevin Winslow

Shirley Knight

Harriet Winslow

Karen Barker

Molly Markowitz

Kari Matchett

Elizabeth Fenwick

Lorena Gale

Judge Edwards

Frank Adamson

Frank Sellers

Tracey McCorrister

Tisa

Tom Anniko

Barry Powell

Mauralea Austin

Tina Powell

Sharon Bajer

Surgeon

Themes & keywords

marriage of conveniencedeath of sisteradvertising executivemoving inwealth differencesnewborn babybiological fathercontentious relationshiplife-changing eventchild raised by auntfather didn't know about child

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Marriage of Convenience in France?+

A Marriage of Convenience is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Marriage of Convenience on Netflix?+

A Marriage of Convenience is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is A Marriage of Convenience?+

A Marriage of Convenience has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in A Marriage of Convenience?+

A Marriage of Convenience stars Jane Seymour, James Brolin, David Kaye, Shirley Knight and Karen Barker.

When did A Marriage of Convenience come out?+

A Marriage of Convenience is a 1998 movie directed by James Keach.

What genre is A Marriage of Convenience?+

A Marriage of Convenience is Drama, Romance and TV Movie film.

Who directed A Marriage of Convenience?+

A Marriage of Convenience was directed by James Keach.