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Immediate Family (1989)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... See full summary » Director:Jonathan KaplanWriter:Barbara Benedek |
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Linda Spector
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| James Woods | ... |
Michael Spector
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| Mary Stuart Masterson | ... |
Lucy Moore
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| Kevin Dillon | ... |
Sam
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| Linda Darlow | ... |
Lawyer Susan Drew
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| Mimi Kennedy | ... |
Eli's Mom
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Charles Levin | ... |
Eli's Dad
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| Alma Beltran | ... |
Spanish Woman
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Jessica James | ... |
Bessie
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| Ken Lerner | ... |
Josh
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| Jane Greer | ... |
Michael's Mother
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Harrison Mohr | ... |
Eli
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Matthew Moore | ... |
Jason
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Kristen Sanderson | ... |
Kristin ('Picasso')
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Merrilyn Gann | ... |
Kristin's Mom
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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.. Written by Rob Hartill
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The toughest choices are made with the heart.Genres:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
27 October 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Second Hand Familie See more »Filming Locations:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaBox Office
Budget:
$14,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$5,932,613 (USA)Company Credits
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Written by Paul Barrere
Performed by Little Feat
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
by arrangement with Warner Special Products
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Mary Stuart Masterson wore an eight-pound sack of bird seed around her stomach to simulate being pregnant. See more »Soundtracks
"Over The Edge"Written by Paul Barrere
Performed by Little Feat
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
by arrangement with Warner Special Products
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"Glenn Close and James Woods are Michael and Linda Spector, a mature, successful couple who have everything it takes to be parents… except a baby. Mary Stuart Masterson and Kevin Dillon are Lucy and Sam, a teenage couple who have a baby on the way… but aren't ready to be parents. Director Jonathan Kaplan and screenwriter Barbara Benedek mix laughter and tears in this funny, uplifting look at two very different couples who unexpectedly find a common bond and ultimately bring out the best in each other. Dazzling, funny performances bring a touching humanity to this slice-of-life comedy with a big heart."
The above synopsis, trimmed of its references to Academy Awards and cast credits, is how it appears on video sleeves from Columbia Pictures. But, "Immediate Family" is not a "slice-of-life comedy" with "funny performances." Perhaps they are referring to a couple of scenes where family dog "Ellen" wrestles with Ms. Close… or, maybe it's the abundance of bratty kids on screen. The misbehaving youngsters are there to show viewers Close and Mr. Wood really, REALLY want a child. Both they and the donating couple are so sweet and huggable, you just know they will make wise decisions for little William… or Andrew...
****** Immediate Family (10/27/89) Jonathan Kaplan ~ Glenn Close, James Woods, Mary Stuart Masterson, Kevin Dillon