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An Unexpected Family

19961h 32mLarry Elikann
IMDb 6.5
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When Ruth Whitney abandons her two children with her sister Barbara is left to take care of them, at first none of them like it but soon they grow to like each other. Then over a year later Ruth comes back saying she wants her kids and Barbara goes to court to fight for custody.

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AdoptionGuardianDeath Of ParentPeriod Of Adjustment

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What is An Unexpected Family (1996) about?

When Ruth Whitney abandons her two children with her sister Barbara is left to take care of them, at first none of them like it but soon they grow to like each other. Then over a year later Ruth comes back saying she wants her kids and Barbara goes to court to fight for custody.

Who stars in An Unexpected Family?

An Unexpected Family stars Stockard Channing (Barbara Whitney), Stephen Collins (Sam), Christine Ebersole (Ruth Whitney), Noah Fleiss (Matt Whitney), Jenny O'Hara (Harriet Rothman). The film was directed by Larry Elikann.

How long is An Unexpected Family?

An Unexpected Family has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996.

Is An Unexpected Family worth watching?

An Unexpected Family holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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