Immediate Family (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, Immediate Family is a comedy and drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan, running about 95 minutes. “The toughest choices are made with the heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Linda and Michael, married for ten years, desperately want a baby and turn to an adoption agency which introduces them to Lucy, a teenage girl expecting her first baby. The three agree that Linda and Michael will adopt Lucy's baby and that Lucy will sign away custody. Things don't go quite to plan however..
Who’s in it. Immediate Family stars Glenn Close as Linda Spector, James Woods as Michael Spector, Mary Stuart Masterson as Lucy Moore and Kevin Dillon as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Immediate Family has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Immediate Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of Immediate Family tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Immediate Family (1989)?
- In US, Immediate Family is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Immediate Family worth watching?
- Immediate Family holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Immediate Family?
- Immediate Family stars Glenn Close, James Woods, Mary Stuart Masterson, Kevin Dillon and Linda Darlow.
- When was Immediate Family released?
- Immediate Family was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.