Once Upon a Family
1980, English. Directed by Richard Michaels.
A father tries to make it as a single parent when his wife walks out on him and the children.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Richard MichaelsDirector
- Barry BostwickHenry Demerjian
- Maureen AndermanJanet Demerjian
- Lee ChamberlinMrs. Grace
- Jonathan GoldsmithGeorge Conway
- Jeremy LichtD.W. Demerjian
- Nancy MarchandMrs. Demerjian
- Lara ParkerMaggie Conway
- John PleshetteWillie Hedges
- Kyle RichardsLiz Demerjian
- Marcia StrassmanPam Ferguson
- Elizabeth WilsonJudge Norma Solomon
- Susan TolskyGail Unger
Details
- Released
- 22 January 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alvin Sapinsley
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Once Upon a Family: quick answers
Is Once Upon a Family worth watching?
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How long is Once Upon a Family?
Once Upon a Family runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Once Upon a Family have a post-credits scene?
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Once Upon a Family parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Once Upon a Family on?
Once Upon a Family isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 January 1980. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once Upon a Family?
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Who directed Once Upon a Family?
Once Upon a Family (1980) was directed by Richard Michaels and stars Barry Bostwick, Maureen Anderman, Lee Chamberlin.