Movie

Immediate Family

“The toughest choices are made with the heart.”

★ 5.9(36)19891h 35m

Immediate Family is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Release date: 1989-10-27
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Immediate Family — trailer

About Immediate Family

Immediate Family is a 1989 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Jonathan Kaplan, starring Glenn Close, James Woods and Mary Stuart Masterson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Immediate Family in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Linda and Michael, married for ten years, desperately want a baby and turn to an adoption agency which introduces them to Lucy, a teenage girl expecting her first baby. The three agree that Linda and Michael will adopt Lucy's baby and that Lucy will sign away custody. Things don't go quite to plan however..

Cast

Glenn Close

Linda Spector

James Woods

Michael Spector

Mary Stuart Masterson

Lucy Moore

Kevin Dillon

Sam

Linda Darlow

Lawyer Susan Drew

Jane Greer

Michael's Mother

Jessica James

Bessie

Mimi Kennedy

Eli's Mom

Charles Levin

Eli's Dad

Harrison Mohr

Eli

Matthew Moore

Jason

Kristin Sanderson

Kristin (“Picasso”)

Themes & keywords

adoption

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Immediate Family in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, Immediate Family is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Immediate Family on Netflix?+

Immediate Family is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Immediate Family?+

Immediate Family has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Immediate Family?+

Immediate Family stars Glenn Close, James Woods, Mary Stuart Masterson, Kevin Dillon and Linda Darlow.

When did Immediate Family come out?+

Immediate Family is a 1989 movie directed by Jonathan Kaplan.

What genre is Immediate Family?+

Immediate Family is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Immediate Family?+

Immediate Family was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.