In the Best Interest of the Children(1992)
In the Best Interest of the Children Synopsis
Fact-based story of a legal battle fought over custody of five siblings.
In the Best Interest of the Children (1992) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Ray Rhodes, released on February 16, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Sally Struthers, Lexi Randall and Gary Graham. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Ray Rhodes
- Writers:
- Michael Ray Rhodes, Jud Kinberg
- Producers:
- Paul Freeman
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Thorpe
- Production:
- NBC Productions
- Status:
- Released
In the Best Interest of the Children Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Callie Cain
Sally Struthers
as Patty Pepper
Lexi Randall
as Jessica Cain
Gary Graham
as John Birney
Jayne Atkinson
as Wanda Birney
Harry Lennix
as Tim Coffey
John Dennis Johnston
as Harlan Pepper
Elizabeth Ashley
as Carla Scott
Jessica Campbell
as Julie Cain
Jane Lynch
as Gwen Hatcher
Patrick Clear
as Dan Jennings
Jason Wells
as Strange Man
Key crew
Directed by Michael Ray Rhodes, written by Michael Ray Rhodes and Jud Kinberg, produced by Paul Freeman.
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In the Best Interest of the Children Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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In the Best Interest of the Children – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in In the Best Interest of the Children?
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The main cast of In the Best Interest of the Children (1992) includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Sally Struthers, Lexi Randall, Gary Graham and Jayne Atkinson. The film was directed by Michael Ray Rhodes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Best Interest of the Children released?
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In the Best Interest of the Children was released on February 16, 1992 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is In the Best Interest of the Children worth watching?
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In the Best Interest of the Children (1992) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 9 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.