Necessary Parties(1988)
Necessary Parties Synopsis
Fifteen-year-old Chris Mills isn't too happy with his divorcing parents. In fact, he doesn't want them to split at all, so he hires car repair shop owner -- and former attorney -- Archie Corelli to run interference for him and put a stop to the proceedings. It's a match made in heaven because Chris and Archie both have a deep desire to see the right thing done.
Necessary Parties (1988) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Gwen Arner, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Taylor Fry, Julie Hagerty and Geoff Pierson. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Gwen Arner
- Writers:
- Barbara Dana
- Producers:
- Otto Salamon
- Cinematographer:
- Gregory Andracke
- Production:
- Corelli Company
- Status:
- Released
Necessary Parties Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark-Paul Gosselaar
as Chris Mills
- Taylor Fry
Taylor Fry
as Jenny Mills
Julie Hagerty
as Connie Mills
Geoff Pierson
as Stephen Mills
- Danielle Marcot
Danielle Marcot
as Trudy
- Judd Trichter
Judd Trichter
as David Haverman
Stefan DeSalle
as Ronald
Jennifer McComb
as Marion
- Brenda Denmark
Brenda Denmark
as Mrs. Price
Jason Kristofer
as Ben
- Lee Ann Galasso
Lee Ann Galasso
as Amy
- Maggie Task
Maggie Task
as Mrs. Sivalo
Key crew
Directed by Gwen Arner, written by Barbara Dana, produced by Otto Salamon.
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Necessary Parties Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Necessary Parties – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Necessary Parties online?
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Necessary Parties (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Necessary Parties?
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The main cast of Necessary Parties (1988) includes Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Taylor Fry, Julie Hagerty, Geoff Pierson and Danielle Marcot. The film was directed by Gwen Arner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Necessary Parties released?
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Necessary Parties was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Necessary Parties worth watching?
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Necessary Parties (1988) holds an average rating of 6.7 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.