Finding a Family (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2011, Finding a Family is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Mark Jean, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Bright Alex grows up in Michigan proud of his mother, Romanian immigrant Ileana, who became a professor, vowing to make her dream come true by graduating from Harvard. But when mother becomes manic-depressive and repeatedly dumps her medication, Alex each time lands in foster care. At age 16, he gets legal emancipation and vows to take charge of their lives himself
Who’s in it. Finding a Family stars Kim Delaney as Ileana, Sarah-Jane Redmond as Suzanne Bante, Paul McGillion as Jim Bante and Jared Abrahamson as Alex Chivescu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Finding a Family has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Finding a Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of Finding a Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Finding a Family (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Finding a Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Finding a Family worth watching?
- Finding a Family holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Finding a Family?
- Finding a Family stars Kim Delaney, Sarah-Jane Redmond, Paul McGillion, Jared Abrahamson and MacKenzie Porter.
- When was Finding a Family released?
- Finding a Family was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.