An Unexpected Family(1996)
An Unexpected Family 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.
An Unexpected Family (1996) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Larry Elikann, released on December 4, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Stockard Channing, Stephen Collins, Christine Ebersole and Noah Fleiss. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Elikann
- Writers:
- Lee Rose
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Van Haren Noman
- Production:
- MCA Television Entertainment, Lee Rose Productions, Universal Television
- Status:
- Released
An Unexpected Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stockard Channing
as Barbara Whitney
Stephen Collins
as Sam
Christine Ebersole
as Ruth Whitney
Noah Fleiss
as Matt Whitney
Jenny O'Hara
as Harriet Rothman
Fulvio Cecere
as Det. Barry Fox
Ken Pogue
as Judge Whitlock
Ben Immanuel
as Harry Weinstock
- Michael Hirano
Michael Hirano
as Waiter
Key crew
Directed by Larry Elikann, written by Lee Rose.
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An Unexpected Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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An Unexpected Family – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in An Unexpected Family?
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The main cast of An Unexpected Family (1996) includes Stockard Channing, Stephen Collins, Christine Ebersole, Noah Fleiss and Jenny O'Hara. The film was directed by Larry Elikann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An Unexpected Family released?
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An Unexpected Family was released on December 4, 1996 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is An Unexpected Family worth watching?
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An Unexpected Family (1996) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.