Terror in the Family(1996)
Terror in the Family Synopsis
Fifteen-year-old Deena Marten wants the same freedom every teenager craves. But when she can't have her way, her rebellious temperament erupts in violence. Her parents, Cynthia and Todd, fear her new boyfriend, Garret, 17, is the cause. Distraught, Stephanie turns to alcohol, and Todd escapes in his work. They're unaware their Boy Scout son Adam, 13, sips from a vodka bottle hidden in his bedroom. And the problems in this dysfunctional family continue to worsen.
Terror in the Family (1996) is a drama film directed by Gregory Goodell, released on April 16, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Hilary Swank and Andrew Kavovit. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregory Goodell
- Writers:
- Gregory Goodell
- Producers:
- Randy Sutter, Ira Marvin
- Cinematographer:
- Steve Yaconelli
- Composer:
- Ron Ramin
- Production:
- Von Zerneck Sertner Films, Hallmark Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Terror in the Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joanna Kerns
as Cynthia Marten
Dan Lauria
as Todd Marten
Hilary Swank
as Deena Marten
Andrew Kavovit
as Garrett Lexau
Adam Hendershott
as Adam Marten
Nan Martin
as Ivy
Beau Billingslea
as Judge Roubal
Kathleen Wilhoite
as Judith
- Jeff Olson
Jeff Olson
as Mr. Pilney
Barta Heiner
as DA Pearlman
Joey Miyashima
as Attorney
- Lynne Gale
Lynne Gale
as Therapist
Key crew
Directed by Gregory Goodell, written by Gregory Goodell, produced by Randy Sutter and Ira Marvin.
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Terror in the Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 15 ratings.
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Terror in the Family – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Terror in the Family online?
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Terror in the Family (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Terror in the Family?
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The main cast of Terror in the Family (1996) includes Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Hilary Swank, Andrew Kavovit and Adam Hendershott. The film was directed by Gregory Goodell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Terror in the Family released?
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Terror in the Family was released on April 16, 1996 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Terror in the Family worth watching?
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Terror in the Family (1996) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.