A Family Divided (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1995, A Family Divided is a drama and tv movie film directed by Donald Wrye, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. College swimmer Chad Billingsley is his middle class family's pride and joy. After a moody phase of scared denial, he owns up to father, attorney Roger, that Rosalie Frank, the provocatively dressed waitress who attended his frat's last party and is missing since, had sex with five of them. Roger does his utmost to prevent the potential statutory rape case ruining his son's future, but confides in his moralistic wife, refuge house worker Karen, who instead of supporting the boys haunts them like Rosalie's mother Inez, with multiple tragic results.
Who’s in it. A Family Divided stars Faye Dunaway as Karen Billingsley, Stephen Collins as Roger Billingsley, Cameron Bancroft as Chad Billingsley and Judson Mills as Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, A Family Divided has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Family Divided page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Family Divided tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Family Divided (1995)?
- In GB, A Family Divided is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Family Divided worth watching?
- A Family Divided holds an audience score of 4.7 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 A Family Divided?
- A Family Divided stars Faye Dunaway, Stephen Collins, Cameron Bancroft, Judson Mills and Diane D'Aquila.
- When was A Family Divided released?
- A Family Divided was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.