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Immediate Family (1989)

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Glenn Close and James Woods star in this artery-clogging schmaltz about a childless couple who desperately want to have a baby. Linda (Close) and Michael Spector (Woods) are an upscale couple who have everything -- except a child. Linda mists over after she takes her temperature, plans the correct time for conception, and then her period starts. Despite medical intervention, the Spectors cannot conceive. They finally decide to adopt a child and meet the pregnant 17-year-old Lucy (Mary Stuart

Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.

Drama

Directed By: Jonathan Kaplan

Written By: Barbara Benedek

In Theaters: Oct 27, 1989 Wide

On DVD: Apr 22, 2003

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Glenn Close
Linda Spector
James Woods
Michael Spector
Mary Stuart Masterson
Lucy Moore
Kevin Dillon
Sam
Linda Darlow
Susan Drew
Jane Greer
Michael's Mother
Jessica James
Bessie
Mimi Kennedy
Eli's Mom
Charles Levin
Eli's Dad
Harrison Mohr
Eli
Matthew Moore
Jason
Kristin Sanderson
Kristin "Picasso"
Merrilyn Gann
Kristin's Mom
Chuck Bennett
Sportscaster
Christmas the Dog
Ellen
Babs Chula
Birthday Girl's Mom
Brenda Crichlow
Doctor's Receptionist
Lynn Eastman
Phone Operator
Nora Heflin
Dr. Samuels
Ken Lerner
Josh
Pamela Ludwig
Anna
Blu Mankuma
Crib Mover
Walter Marsh
Dr. Nathanson
Katie Murray
Birthday Girl
Deborah Offner
Kathy
Wendy Van Riesen
Pregnant Woman
Rob Roy
Home Buyer
Robyn Simons
Girl in Vet's Office
Royce Wallace
Nurse
Richard White
Anxious Father
Stephen E. Miller
Lucy's Stepfather
Bill Croft
Man on Phone
Benjamin Altschul
One-year-old William
Joanne Bates
Home Buyer
Alisha Bell
Kid on Blanket
Tess Brady
Delivery Doctor
Simone Clelland
Anne Marie
Tony Dakota
Kid on Blanket
Colleen Darnell
Salon Employee
Thor Derksen
Paper Boy
Joyce Erickson
Vet Receptionist
Deryl Fell
Father at Game
Chelsea Hooper
Kid on Blanket
Janet Judd
Woman on Bus
Anita Kam
Rich Daughter
Andrew Kavadas
Crib Mover
John Kirkconnell
Son at Game
Nora Kletter
Girl at Puppet Show
Celine Lockhart
Rich Mother
Ashlee MacMilliam
Girl at Puppet Show
Andrea Mann
Spanish Woman's Daughte...
Jane Mortifee-Birch
Sam's Mother
Donna Peerless
Linda's Client
Freda Perry
Lawyer's Receptionist
Beatriz Pizano
Spanish Woman's Daughte...
Liam Ramsey
Lucy's Stepbrother
Ben Reeder
Paul
Gloria Reuben
Maternity Nurse
Daniel Roberds
Baby William/Andrew
Darrell Roberds
Anxious Father
Maya Saunders
Lucy's Stepsister
Jennifer Sedman
Kid on Blanket
Jonathan Sedman
Kid with Football
Veena Sood
Admitting Nurse
Jeff Stanford
Lab Technician
Venus Terzo
Spanish Woman's Daughte...
Elinore Then
Dr. Nathanson's Nurse
Rebecca Toolan
Real Estate Woman
Toothpick the Clown
Himself
Alma Beltran
Kristen Sanderson

Critic Reviews for Immediate Family

All Critics (15) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (4) | DVD (2)

An intriguing and important watch

February 7, 2006 Comment

Clint Morris

Film Threat

A sappy success, mixing laughter, drama and trepidation, but most of all, heart.

October 25, 2003 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Janet Branagan

Apollo Guide

A lifeless domestic drama that drags its sentimental heels about the childless stagnation of a middle-aged couple. Want an emotional uplift? Attend a PTA meeting instead!

May 27, 2003 Comment

Frank Ochieng

Movie Eye

Lovely performances elevate this predictable drama.

November 24, 2002 Comment

Nell Minow

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I felt as if I was in the movie myself. Lucy seemed fine with a few doubts but her bf worried me. Young couples having children are just not ready and it seems they always change their minds and the adopted parents get hurt the worst when they change their minds. Sometimes it's the money but usually it's after the

March 31, 2009

Danette/Dani Andersen

Not a great movie and the acting isn't very good but it does keep you sitting long enough to see what happens.

June 13, 2008

Jonathan Porras

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