Immediate Family

Immediate Family (1989)

  • 60% of critics liked it
    (10 reviews)

  • 58% of users liked it
    (1,138 ratings)

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… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By
Jonathan Kaplan
Written By
Barbara Benedek
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Oct 27, 1989 Wide
On DVD
Apr 22, 2003
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Clint Morris, Film Threat

    An intriguing and important watch

  • Janet Branagan, Apollo Guide

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

  • Frank Ochieng, Movie Eye

    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!

  • Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

    Lovely performances elevate this predictable drama.

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