

A Fight for Jenny
1986, English. Directed by Gilbert Moses.
Kelsey finds herself fighting a legal battle with her ex-husband Ben when he sues for full custody of their daughter believing that she's no longer living in a suitable environment because her new husband David is African-American. Based on a true story.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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A Fight for Jenny is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gilbert MosesDirector
- Lesley Ann WarrenKelsey Wilkes
- Philip Michael ThomasDavid Caldwell
- Jaclyn BernsteinJennifer Wilkes
- Jean SmartValerie Thomas
- William AthertonMichael Rosen
- Lynne MoodyAlice Martin
- Barbara MontgomeryMrs. Martin
- Drew SnyderBen Wilkes
- Chip ArnoldMr. Green
- Matthew FaisonMr. Morrison
- Kenneth KimminsGary Cole
- James StaleySupervisor
Details
- Released
- 6 October 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Duffy Bart, Judy Merl, Paul Eric Myers
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What A Fight for Jenny is based on
A Fight for Jenny is based on a true story.
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A Fight for Jenny runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is A Fight for Jenny on?
A Fight for Jenny is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Fight for Jenny?
If you liked A Fight for Jenny, try Death of a Salesman, Love You to Death, Gracie's Choice.
Who directed A Fight for Jenny?
A Fight for Jenny (1986) was directed by Gilbert Moses and stars Lesley Ann Warren, Philip Michael Thomas, Jaclyn Bernstein.
What is A Fight for Jenny based on?
A Fight for Jenny is based on a true story.