Family Blessings (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, Family Blessings is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Deborah Raffin.
What it’s about. Lee Reston is a widow whose police officer son Greg dies in a car accident. Greg's friend and fellow officer Chris Lallek tries to help the Reston family in Greg's absence. Soon, he and Lee grow close and fall in love. But Lee is fifteen years older than Chris, something that upsets most of her family, including her college-aged daughter. When Chris proposes marriage, Lee must decide whether to risk alienating her family in order to be with the man she loves.
Who’s in it. Family Blessings stars Lynda Carter as Lee reston, Steven Eckholdt as Chris Lallek, Ari Meyers as Janice Reston and Brendan Fletcher as Joey Reston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Family Blessings 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 Family Blessings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Blessings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Blessings (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family Blessings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Family Blessings worth watching?
- Family Blessings holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family Blessings?
- Family Blessings stars Lynda Carter, Steven Eckholdt, Ari Meyers, Brendan Fletcher and Bonnie Bartlett.
- When was Family Blessings released?
- Family Blessings was released in 1998.