Family Reunion (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1989, Family Reunion is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Michael Hawes, running about 84 minutes. “They'll be expecting you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tom Andrews, his wife Kathy, their two children & Tom's Father Henry are all driving to a town called Silversprings on Christmas Eve to visit relatives. On the way, they decide to stop at a ghost town called Sutterville which by a strange coincidence Tom has had nightmares about every year around Christmas for his whole life. Tom's father is wary & begs them not to go; however Tom's car develops a mind of it's own & takes them there only to break down so that they can't leave. Meanwhile a man arrested for vagrancy by local police is identified as Clarence McCoughlin who supposedly died in Sutterville 40 years ago, not to mention he seems to have some sort of demonic power. As the Andrews family explore the town a feeling of unease starts to takeover, Clarence escapes jail & heads back to Sutterville for a sinister family reunion...
Who’s in it. Family Reunion stars Mel Novak as Tom Andrews, Pam Phillips as Kathy Andrews, John Andes as Henry Andrews and A.J. Woods as Billy Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Family Reunion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Reunion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Reunion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Reunion (1989)?
- In US, Family Reunion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family Reunion worth watching?
- Family Reunion holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family Reunion?
- Family Reunion stars Mel Novak, Pam Phillips, John Andes, A.J. Woods and Kaylin Cool.
- When was Family Reunion released?
- Family Reunion was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.