Family Reunion (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1981, Family Reunion is a drama and tv movie film directed by Fielder Cook, running about 200 minutes.
What it’s about. Elizabeth Winfield is a retired teacher, who desperately tries to keep her family together. While she's traveling through the country and meeting her relatives, back in her hometown, a group of shopping mall developers are planning to take over her family land in order to begin their ambitious project. Now she needs to find ways to stop this construction in time before the town's annual festivities.
Who’s in it. Family Reunion stars J. Ashley Hyman as Richard Cooper, Bette Davis as Elizabeth Winfield, John Shea as James Cookman and David Huddleston as Sen. Chester Winfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Family Reunion sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Reunion (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family Reunion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Family Reunion worth watching?
- Family Reunion holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Family Reunion?
- Family Reunion stars J. Ashley Hyman, Bette Davis, John Shea, David Huddleston and Roy Dotrice.
- When was Family Reunion released?
- Family Reunion was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 200 minutes.