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Audience Score6.6 / 10(78)

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A Family Thing (1996) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details

1996109 minComedyDramaOfficial Studio Trailer

A Family Thing at a Glance

A Family Thing is a 1996 comedy and drama film directed by Richard Pearce, starring Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones and Michael Beach. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and premiered on March 29, 1996. A Family Thing holds an average TMDB user score of 6.6/10 from 78 votes and is rated PG-13 in the United States.

ScreenplayBilly Bob Thornton, Tom Epperson
CountryUnited States of America
Box Office / Revenue$10,125,417
Release StatusReleased
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Storyline & Synopsis

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.

Production Studios:United ArtistsButcher's Run FilmsMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Family Thing

When was A Family Thing released?

A Family Thing was released on March 29, 1996.

What is the runtime of A Family Thing?

A Family Thing has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in A Family Thing?

A Family Thing stars Robert Duvall as Earl Pilcher Jr., James Earl Jones as Ray Murdock, Michael Beach as Virgil and Irma P. Hall as Aunt T.. The cast also includes Grace Zabriskie, Regina Taylor, David Keith and Xander Berkeley.

Who directed A Family Thing?

A Family Thing was directed by Richard Pearce. The screenplay is credited to Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Epperson.

What genre is A Family Thing?

A Family Thing is listed on TMDB as a mix of comedy and drama.

What is A Family Thing rated?

A Family Thing is rated PG-13 in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.6/10 from 78 votes.

What movies are similar to A Family Thing?

Movies TMDB recommends alongside A Family Thing include Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002), My Own Love Song (2010), Don't Think Twice (2016), The Bygone (2019) and Nothing in Common (1986).

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