A Family Thing
With family, everything is relative.
Earl Pilcher Jr. runs an equipment rental outfit in Arkansas, lives with his wife and kids and parents, and rarely takes off his gimme cap. His mother dies, leaving a letter explaining he's not her natural son, but the son of a Black woman who died in childbirth; plus, he has a half brother Ray, in Chicago, she wants him to visit. Earl makes the trip, initially receiving a cold welcome from Ray and Ray's son, Virgil. His birth mother's sister, Aunt T., an aged and blind matriarch, takes Earl in tow and insists that the family open up to him.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: A Family Thing
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Release Date: 1996-03-29
- Runtime: 109 minutes
- Rating: 6.485/10 (65 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $10,125,417
- Production Companies: United Artists, Butcher's Run Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8321
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Robert Duvall
as Earl Pilcher Jr.
James Earl Jones
as Ray Murdock
Michael Beach
as Virgil
Irma P. Hall
as Aunt T.
Grace Zabriskie
as Ruby
Regina Taylor
as Ann
David Keith
as Sonny
Jacqueline Williams
as Woman at Hospital
Mary Jackson
as Carrie
Paula Marshall
as Karen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Family Thing?▼
A Family Thing is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1996-03-29.
Who are the main actors in A Family Thing?▼
The main cast includes Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, Michael Beach, Irma P. Hall, Grace Zabriskie, .
Where can I watch A Family Thing online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Family Thing is available.
Is A Family Thing based on a true story?▼
With family, everything is relative.
What is the IMDb rating of A Family Thing?▼
A Family Thing has an IMDb rating of 6.485/10 based on 65 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of A Family Thing?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $10,125,417 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for A Family Thing?▼
The soundtrack was composed by United Artists, Butcher's Run Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was A Family Thing filmed?▼
A Family Thing was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is A Family Thing?▼
The total runtime of A Family Thing is 109 minutes.
Is A Family Thing suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to A Family Thing?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Family Thing.
Does A Family Thing have a post-credit scene?▼
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