An Unexpected Family (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, An Unexpected Family is a drama and tv movie film directed by Larry Elikann, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. When Ruth Whitney abandons her two children with her sister Barbara is left to take care of them, at first none of them like it but soon they grow to like each other. Then over a year later Ruth comes back saying she wants her kids and Barbara goes to court to fight for custody.
Who’s in it. An Unexpected Family stars Stockard Channing as Barbara Whitney, Stephen Collins as Sam, Christine Ebersole as Ruth Whitney and Noah Fleiss as Matt Whitney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, An Unexpected 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 An Unexpected Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Unexpected Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Unexpected Family (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Unexpected Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Unexpected Family worth watching?
- An Unexpected Family holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Unexpected Family?
- An Unexpected Family stars Stockard Channing, Stephen Collins, Christine Ebersole, Noah Fleiss and Jenny O'Hara.
- When was An Unexpected Family released?
- An Unexpected Family was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.