Immediate Family(1989)
The toughest choices are made with the heart.
Immediate Family Synopsis
Linda and Michael, married for ten years, desperately want a baby and turn to an adoption agency which introduces them to Lucy, a teenage girl expecting her first baby. The three agree that Linda and Michael will adopt Lucy's baby and that Lucy will sign away custody. Things don't go quite to plan however..
Immediate Family (1989) is a comedy and drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan, released on October 27, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Glenn Close, James Woods, Mary Stuart Masterson and Kevin Dillon. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Writers:
- Barbara Benedek
- Producers:
- Midge Sanford, Sarah Pillsbury
- Cinematographer:
- John Lindley
- Composer:
- Brad Fiedel
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, Sanford/Pillsbury Productions
- Status:
- Released
Immediate Family (1989) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Immediate Family before you stream it.
Immediate Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glenn Close
as Linda Spector
James Woods
as Michael Spector
Mary Stuart Masterson
as Lucy Moore
Kevin Dillon
as Sam
Linda Darlow
as Lawyer Susan Drew
Jane Greer
as Michael's Mother
- Jessica James
Jessica James
as Bessie
Mimi Kennedy
as Eli's Mom
Charles Levin
as Eli's Dad
- Harrison Mohr
Harrison Mohr
as Eli
- Matthew Moore
Matthew Moore
as Jason
- Kristin Sanderson
Kristin Sanderson
as Kristin (“Picasso”)
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Kaplan, written by Barbara Benedek, produced by Midge Sanford and Sarah Pillsbury.
Explore more Comedy titles
Immediate Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 36 ratings.
You may also like
Little Man
2006
Family Weekend
2013
Landline
2017
The Beanie Bubble
2023
Hooking Up
2020
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
2024
Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play
2017
Small Apartments
2012
Somewhere in Queens
2023
Almost Friends
2017
Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play
2002
The Joneses
2010
Wildflower
2023
Match
2014
The House of Tomorrow
2019
Savage House
2026
Thin Ice
2012
Mickybo and Me
2005
Kabluey
2007
Palindromes
2005
Movies similar to Immediate Family
Pop Switch
2009
The Color Purple
1985
Mighty Aphrodite
1995
Snow Dogs
2002
Lilo & Stitch
2002
Yellow Fever
2017
December Boys
2007
Martian Child
2007
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
2003
Stuart Little
1999
Moment of Truth: A Child Too Many
1993
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
2001
Secrets & Lies
1996
The Flintstones
1994
Meet the Robinsons
2007
Clean, Shaven
1995
Then She Found Me
2007
Peaches
2005
Elizabeth's Gift
2012
Juno
2007
Immediate Family – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Immediate Family online?
+
Immediate Family (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Immediate Family?
+
The main cast of Immediate Family (1989) includes Glenn Close, James Woods, Mary Stuart Masterson, Kevin Dillon and Linda Darlow. The film was directed by Jonathan Kaplan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Immediate Family released?
+
Immediate Family was released on October 27, 1989 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Immediate Family worth watching?
+
Immediate Family (1989) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 36 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.
Is there a trailer for Immediate Family?
+
Yes. The official Immediate Family trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.