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Immediate Family

Immediate Family

Immediate Family
1989 1h 35m5.8

Immediate Family

“The toughest choices are made with the heart.”

ComedyDrama
5.8

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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..

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DirectorJonathan Kaplan
ScreenplayBarbara Benedek
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 27, 1989
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 35m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.0 / 10
Votes35
GenresComedy, Drama
StudioColumbia Pictures, Sanford/Pillsbury Productions

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Cast

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

Linda Spector

James Woods

James Woods

Michael Spector

Mary Stuart Masterson

Mary Stuart Masterson

Lucy Moore

Kevin Dillon

Kevin Dillon

Sam

Linda Darlow

Linda Darlow

Lawyer Susan Drew

Jane Greer

Jane Greer

Michael's Mother

🎭

Jessica James

Bessie

Mimi Kennedy

Mimi Kennedy

Eli's Mom

Charles Levin

Charles Levin

Eli's Dad

🎭

Harrison Mohr

Eli

🎭

Matthew Moore

Jason

🎭

Kristin Sanderson

Kristin (“Picasso”)

Merrilyn Gann

Merrilyn Gann

Kristin’s Mom

Wendy Van Riesen

Wendy Van Riesen

Pregnant Woman

🎭

Ashlee MacMilliam

Girl at Puppet Show

🎭

Nora Kletter

Girl at Puppet Show

🎭

Alisha Bell

Kid on Blanket

🎭

Tony Dakota

Kid on Blanket

🎭

Jennifer Sedman

Kid on Blanket

🎭

Chelsea Hooper

Kid on Blanket

Katharine Isabelle

Katharine Isabelle

Birthday Girl

Babs Chula

Babs Chula

Birthday Girl’s Mom

🎭

Ben Reeder

Paul

🎭

Thor Derksen

Paper Boy

🎭

Jonathan Sedman

Kid with Football

🎭

Jeff Stanford

Lab Technician

🎭

Elinore Then

Dr. Nathanson’s Nurse

🎭

Walter Marsh

Dr. Nathanson

Ken Lerner

Ken Lerner

Josh

🎭

Deryl Fell

Father at Game

🎭

John Kirkconnell

Son at Game

Rebecca Toolan

Rebecca Toolan

Real Estate Woman

🎭

Donna Peerless

Linda’s Client

Pamela Ludwig

Pamela Ludwig

Anna

Deborah Offner

Deborah Offner

Kathy

Lynn Eastman-Rossi

Lynn Eastman-Rossi

Phone Operator

🎭

Janet Judd

Woman on Bus

Freda Perry

Freda Perry

Lawyer’s Receptionist

Brenda Crichlow

Brenda Crichlow

Doctor’s Receptionist

🎭

Celine Lockhart

Rich Mother

🎭

Anita Kam

Rich Daughter

Bill Croft

Bill Croft

Man on Phone

Veena Sood

Veena Sood

Admitting Nurse

🎭

Tess Brady

Delivery Doctor

Royce Wallace

Royce Wallace

Nurse

🎭

Daniel Roberds

Baby William Andrew

🎭

Benjamin Altschul

One-year-old William

Nora Heflin

Nora Heflin

Dr. Samuels

🎭

Richard White

Anxious Father

🎭

Darrell Roberds

Anxious Father

Gloria Reuben

Gloria Reuben

Maternity Nurse

Blu Mankuma

Blu Mankuma

Crib Mover

Andrew Kavadas

Andrew Kavadas

Crib Mover

🎭

Alma Beltran

Spanish Woman

🎭

Andrea Mann

Spanish Woman’s Daughter

🎭

Beatriz Pizano

Spanish Woman’s Daughter

Venus Terzo

Venus Terzo

Spanish Woman’s Daughter

🎭

Jo Bates

Home Buyer

🎭

Joyce Erickson

Vet Receptionist

🎭

Simone Clelland

Anne Marie

Robyn Simons

Robyn Simons

Girl in Vet's Office

🎭

Liam Ramsey

Lucy’s Stepbrother

🎭

Maya Saunders

Lucy’s Stepsister

Stephen E. Miller

Stephen E. Miller

Lucy’s Stepfather

Jane Mortifee

Jane Mortifee

Sam’s Mother

🎭

Chuck Bennett

Sportscaster

🎭

Colleen Darnell

Salon Employee

🎭

Christmas

Ellen the Dog

Graeme Kingston

Graeme Kingston

Toothpick the Clown

🎭

Rob Roy

Home Buyer

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Frequently Asked Questions about Immediate Family

Where can I watch Immediate Family?

Immediate Family (1989) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Immediate Family about?

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...

Who directed Immediate Family?

Immediate Family (1989) was directed by Jonathan Kaplan. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 35m, rated 5.8/10.

How long is Immediate Family?

Immediate Family runs 1h 35m (95 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.8/10 from 35 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.

Is Immediate Family worth watching?

Immediate Family is rated 5.8/10 by 35 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.