Immediate Family
1989, English. Directed by Jonathan Kaplan.
The toughest choices are made with the heart.
Linda and Michael, married for ten years, desperately want a baby and turn to an adoption agency which introduces them to Lucy, a teenage girl expecting her first baby. The three agree that Linda and Michael will adopt Lucy's baby and that Lucy will sign away custody. Things don't go quite to plan however..
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Immediate Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Jonathan KaplanDirector
- Glenn CloseLinda Spector
- James WoodsMichael Spector
- Mary Stuart MastersonLucy Moore
- Kevin DillonSam
- Linda DarlowLawyer Susan Drew
- Jane GreerMichael's Mother
- Jessica JamesBessie
- Mimi KennedyEli's Mom
- Charles LevinEli's Dad
- Harrison MohrEli
- Matthew MooreJason
- Kristin SandersonKristin (“Picasso”)
Details
- Released
- 27 October 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Barbara Benedek
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Immediate Family runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Immediate Family is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Immediate Family on?
Immediate Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Immediate Family?
If you liked Immediate Family, try Family Weekend, Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play, The Beanie Bubble.
Who directed Immediate Family?
Immediate Family (1989) was directed by Jonathan Kaplan and stars Glenn Close, James Woods, Mary Stuart Masterson.