Movie

An Unexpected Family

★ 5.8(6)19961h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Larry Elikann
Release date: 1996-12-04
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: MCA Television Entertainment

About An Unexpected Family

An Unexpected Family is a 1996 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Larry Elikann, starring Stockard Channing, Stephen Collins and Christine Ebersole. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch An Unexpected Family in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When Ruth Whitney abandons her two children with her sister Barbara is left to take care of them, at first none of them like it but soon they grow to like each other. Then over a year later Ruth comes back saying she wants her kids and Barbara goes to court to fight for custody.

Cast

Stockard Channing

Barbara Whitney

Stephen Collins

Sam

Christine Ebersole

Ruth Whitney

Noah Fleiss

Matt Whitney

Jenny O'Hara

Harriet Rothman

Fulvio Cecere

Det. Barry Fox

Ken Pogue

Judge Whitlock

Ben Immanuel

Harry Weinstock

Michael Hirano

Waiter

Themes & keywords

adoptionguardiandeath of parentperiod of adjustment

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch An Unexpected Family in Italy?+

An Unexpected Family is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is An Unexpected Family on Netflix?+

An Unexpected Family is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is An Unexpected Family?+

An Unexpected Family has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in An Unexpected Family?+

An Unexpected Family stars Stockard Channing, Stephen Collins, Christine Ebersole, Noah Fleiss and Jenny O'Hara.

When did An Unexpected Family come out?+

An Unexpected Family is a 1996 movie directed by Larry Elikann.

What genre is An Unexpected Family?+

An Unexpected Family is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed An Unexpected Family?+

An Unexpected Family was directed by Larry Elikann.