For the Love of Aaron
1994, English. Directed by John Kent Harrison.
Neither mental illness, nor the courts can stand between a mother and son
Family Ties' Meredith Baxter Birney stars in this made-for-television movie about a woman threatened with losing her son to her ex-husband. Following her divorce, Margaret's son Aaron is the only person who matters to her. But when Margaret unexpectedly begins showing symptoms of mental-illness, the boy's father decides she is incapable of safely caring for their child. Determined to retain custody, Margaret embarks on a courtroom fight as well as a fight to maintain her own sanity.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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For the Love of Aaron is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- John Kent HarrisonDirector
- Meredith BaxterMargaret Gibson
- Nick MancusoStuart Singer
- Keegan MacIntoshAaron
- John KapelosDr. Teplitsky
- Malcolm StewartDuncan Miller
- Blu MankumaMark Perkins
- Matthew WalkerCast
- Joanna GleasonShirley
- Michael J. RogersDonald Culver
- Janie Woods-MorrisHattie Singer
- Meredith Bain WoodwardJudge
- Tyler ThompsonHerman
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1994
- Written by
- Peter Silverman
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What For the Love of Aaron is based on
For the Love of Aaron is based on a true story.
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For the Love of Aaron: quick answers
Is For the Love of Aaron worth watching?
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How long is For the Love of Aaron?
For the Love of Aaron runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does For the Love of Aaron have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for For the Love of Aaron. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
For the Love of Aaron parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
For the Love of Aaron is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is For the Love of Aaron on?
For the Love of Aaron is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like For the Love of Aaron?
If you liked For the Love of Aaron, try TalhotBlond, Normal, Love You to Death.
Who directed For the Love of Aaron?
For the Love of Aaron (1994) was directed by John Kent Harrison and stars Meredith Baxter, Nick Mancuso, Keegan MacIntosh.
What is For the Love of Aaron based on?
For the Love of Aaron is based on a true story.