A Family Thing(1996)
With family, everything is relative.
A Family Thing Synopsis
Earl Pilcher Jr. runs an equipment rental outfit in Arkansas, lives with his wife and kids and parents, and rarely takes off his gimme cap. His mother dies, leaving a letter explaining he's not her natural son, but the son of a Black woman who died in childbirth; plus, he has a half brother Ray, in Chicago, she wants him to visit. Earl makes the trip, initially receiving a cold welcome from Ray and Ray's son, Virgil. His birth mother's sister, Aunt T., an aged and blind matriarch, takes Earl in tow and insists that the family open up to him.
A Family Thing (1996) is a comedy and drama film directed by Richard Pearce, released on March 29, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, Michael Beach and Irma P. Hall. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 78 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Pearce
- Writers:
- Billy Bob Thornton, Tom Epperson
- Producers:
- Todd Black, Robert Duvall, Randa Haines
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Murphy
- Composer:
- Charles Gross
- Production:
- United Artists, Butcher's Run Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Revenue:
- $10,125,417
- Status:
- Released
A Family Thing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Duvall
as Earl Pilcher Jr.
James Earl Jones
as Ray Murdock
Michael Beach
as Virgil
Irma P. Hall
as Aunt T.
Grace Zabriskie
as Ruby
Regina Taylor
as Ann
David Keith
as Sonny
Xander Berkeley
as Sunburned Man
Jacqueline Williams
as Woman at Hospital
Mary Jackson
as Carrie
Paula Marshall
as Karen
Phillip Edward Van Lear
as Club Manager
Key crew
Directed by Richard Pearce, written by Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Epperson, produced by Todd Black, Robert Duvall and Randa Haines.
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A Family Thing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 78 ratings.
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A Family Thing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Family Thing online?
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A Family Thing (1996) is available to stream on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Family Thing?
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The main cast of A Family Thing (1996) includes Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, Michael Beach, Irma P. Hall and Grace Zabriskie. The film was directed by Richard Pearce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Family Thing released?
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A Family Thing was released on March 29, 1996 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is A Family Thing worth watching?
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A Family Thing (1996) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 78 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.