What Makes a Family
Based on the controversial true story
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: What Makes a Family
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
- Release Date: 2001-01-22
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Rating: 6.5/10 (21 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Lifetime, Barwood Films, Columbia TriStar Television, Storyline Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.2754
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
Joanne Vannicola
as Melissa
Roberta Maxwell
as Claire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Makes a Family?▼
What Makes a Family is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 2001-01-22.
Who are the main actors in What Makes a Family?▼
The main cast includes Brooke Shields, Cherry Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Anne Meara, Al Waxman, .
Where can I watch What Makes a Family online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if What Makes a Family is available.
Is What Makes a Family based on a true story?▼
Based on the controversial true story
What is the IMDb rating of What Makes a Family?▼
What Makes a Family has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 21 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of What Makes a Family?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for What Makes a Family?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Lifetime, Barwood Films, Columbia TriStar Television, Storyline Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was What Makes a Family filmed?▼
What Makes a Family was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is What Makes a Family?▼
The total runtime of What Makes a Family is 120 minutes.
Is What Makes a Family suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to What Makes a Family?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to What Makes a Family.
Does What Makes a Family have a post-credit scene?▼
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