What Makes a Family(2001)
Based on the controversial true story
What Makes a Family Synopsis
Janine and Sandy are a lesbian couple who decide to have a baby, but after a few years Sandy dies. This tragedy is exploited by Sandy's parents to snatch the girl from Janine's care. But then, and despite having the laws against her, Janine decides to fight in order to regain custody of her daughter.
What Makes a Family (2001) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Maggie Greenwald, released on January 22, 2001 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Brooke Shields, Cherry Jones, Whoopi Goldberg and Anne Meara. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Maggie Greenwald
- Writers:
- Robert L. Freedman
- Producers:
- Wendy Grean
- Cinematographer:
- Rhett Morita
- Production:
- Lifetime, Barwood Films, Columbia TriStar Television, Storyline Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
What Makes a Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brooke Shields
as Janine Nielssen
Cherry Jones
as Sandy Cataldi
Whoopi Goldberg
as Terry Harrison
Anne Meara
as Evelyn Cataldi
Al Waxman
as Frank Cataldi
Jordy Benattar
as Heather Cataldi
Melanie Nicholls-King
as Nora
Stewart Arnott
as Peter
Jo Vannicola
as Melissa
Roberta Maxwell
as Claire
Dean McDermott
as O'Brien
Sean McCann
as Judge Black
Key crew
Directed by Maggie Greenwald, written by Robert L. Freedman, produced by Wendy Grean.
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What Makes a Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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What Makes a Family – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What Makes a Family online?
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What Makes a Family (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in What Makes a Family?
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The main cast of What Makes a Family (2001) includes Brooke Shields, Cherry Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Anne Meara and Al Waxman. The film was directed by Maggie Greenwald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What Makes a Family released?
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What Makes a Family was released on January 22, 2001 and runs for 2h.
Is What Makes a Family worth watching?
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What Makes a Family (2001) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 23 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.