Immediate Family (1989)
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60% of critics liked it
(10 reviews) -
58% of users liked it
(1,159 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 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 Masterson), who decides that the Spectors can provide a better home for her child than she and her boyfriend Sam (Kevin Dillon) could. The Spectors look Lucy over and determine -- since Lucy's mother died when she was seven -- to take care of her during her pregnancy. The three bond as they await the birth of Lucy's child. But now Lucy has second thoughts about the decision to turn her baby over to the Spectors. The solution for this happy group? Adopt Lucy and become the "immediate family." ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Written By
- Barbara Benedek
- Genres
- Drama
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Oct 27, 1989 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Clint Morris, Film Threat
An intriguing and important watch
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Janet Branagan, Apollo Guide
A sappy success, mixing laughter, drama and trepidation, but most of all, heart.
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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!
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Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Lovely performances elevate this predictable drama.
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Cast
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Glenn Close
as Linda Spector
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James Woods
as Michael Spector
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Mary Stuart Masterson
as Lucy Moore
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Kevin Dillon
as Sam
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Linda Darlow
as Susan Drew
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Jane Greer
as Michael's Mother
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Jessica James
as Bessie
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Mimi Kennedy
as Eli's Mom
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Charles Levin
as Eli's Dad
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Harrison Mohr
as Eli
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Matthew Moore
as Jason
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Kristin Sanderson
as Kristin "Picasso"
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Merrilyn Gann
as Kristin's Mom
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Chuck Bennett
as Sportscaster
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Christmas the Dog
as Ellen
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Babs Chula
as Birthday Girl's Mom
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Brenda Crichlow
as Doctor's Receptionist
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Lynn Eastman
as Phone Operator
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Nora Heflin
as Dr. Samuels
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Ken Lerner
as Josh
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Pamela Ludwig
as Anna
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Blu Mankuma
as Crib Mover
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Walter Marsh
as Dr. Nathanson
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Katie Murray
as Birthday Girl
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Deborah Offner
as Kathy
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Wendy Van Riesen
as Pregnant Woman
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Rob Roy
as Home Buyer
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Robyn Simons
as Girl in Vet's Office
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Royce Wallace
as Nurse
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Richard White
as Anxious Father
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Stephen E. Miller
as Lucy's Stepfather
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Bill Croft
as Man on Phone
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Benjamin Altschul
as One-year-old William
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Joanne Bates
as Home Buyer
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Alisha Bell
as Kid on Blanket
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Tess Brady
as Delivery Doctor
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Simone Clelland
as Anne Marie
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Tony Dakota
as Kid on Blanket
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Colleen Darnell
as Salon Employee
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Thor Derksen
as Paper Boy
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Joyce Erickson
as Vet Receptionist
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Deryl Fell
as Father at Game
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Chelsea Hooper
as Kid on Blanket
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Janet Judd
as Woman on Bus
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Anita Kam
as Rich Daughter
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Andrew Kavadas
as Crib Mover
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John Kirkconnell
as Son at Game
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Nora Kletter
as Girl at Puppet Show
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Celine Lockhart
as Rich Mother
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Ashlee MacMilliam
as Girl at Puppet Show
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Andrea Mann
as Spanish Woman's Daughter
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Jane Mortifee-Birch
as Sam's Mother
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Donna Peerless
as Linda's Client
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Freda Perry
as Lawyer's Receptionist
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Beatriz Pizano
as Spanish Woman's Daughter
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Liam Ramsey
as Lucy's Stepbrother
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Ben Reeder
as Paul
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Gloria Reuben
as Maternity Nurse
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Daniel Roberds
as Baby William/Andrew
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Darrell Roberds
as Anxious Father
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Maya Saunders
as Lucy's Stepsister
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Jennifer Sedman
as Kid on Blanket
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Jonathan Sedman
as Kid with Football
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Veena Sood
as Admitting Nurse
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Jeff Stanford
as Lab Technician
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Venus Terzo
as Spanish Woman's Daughter
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Elinore Then
as Dr. Nathanson's Nurse
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Rebecca Toolan
as Real Estate Woman
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Toothpick the Clown
as Himself
- Alma Beltran
- Kristen Sanderson
