Family Rescue (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1997, Family Rescue is a drama film directed by Graeme Campbell, running about 95 minutes. “Clayton Hayes will do anything to protect his family... even break the law” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The court has given custody of Emma Hayes' child to the baby's father, a man who raped Emma when she was only fifteen years old. It's up to the baby's grandfather, Clayton Hayes to prevent the child from being handed over until Emma can convince the court to reverse the order.
Who’s in it. Family Rescue stars George C. Scott as Clayton Hayes, Rachael Leigh Cook as Emma Baker, Don Diamont as Ray Wilcox and Ally Sheedy as Angie Baker.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Family Rescue has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Rescue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Rescue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Rescue (1997)?
- In US, Family Rescue is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family Rescue worth watching?
- Family Rescue holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Family Rescue?
- Family Rescue stars George C. Scott, Rachael Leigh Cook, Don Diamont and Ally Sheedy.
- When was Family Rescue released?
- Family Rescue was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.