An Unexpected Family (1996): Cast
An Unexpected Family is a 1996 drama directed by Larry Elikann, starring Christine Ebersole as Ruth Whitney, Stockard Channing and Noah Fleiss. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Larry Elikann
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MCA Television Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is An Unexpected Family About?
The premise of An Unexpected Family without spoilers.
After Ruth Whitney leaves her two children in the care of her sister Barbara, the children initially resist the new arrangement, but over time they bond and grow fond of each other. A year later Ruth returns, demanding the children back, prompting Barbara to fight for custody in court.
An Unexpected Family Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- f rated
- family relationships
- redemption
- parenthood
- guardian
- child's point of view
- career
- child custody
- courtroom
An Unexpected Family Cast & Characters
Christine Ebersole leads the cast as Ruth Whitney, with Stockard Channing as Barbara Whitney and Noah Fleiss as Matt Whitney. Directed by Larry Elikann; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Larry Elikann
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Christine Ebersole as Ruth Whitney -
Stockard Channing as Barbara Whitney - Noah Fleiss as Matt Whitney
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Stephen Collins as Sam
Also Starring in An Unexpected Family
· 5 more- Ken Pogue Judge Whitlock
- Fulvio Cecere Det. Barry Fox
- Jenny O'Hara Harriet Rothman
- Ben Immanuel Harry Weinstock
- Michael Hirano Waiter
Cars in An Unexpected Family
18 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet C-30 and the Chevrolet Caprice.
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1981 Chevrolet C-30 Minor role -
Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1993 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1993 Ford Probe Minor role
An Unexpected Family Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Az égből pottyant család” and “Drôle de maman”.
- Also known as
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- Az égből pottyant család
- Drôle de maman
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An Unexpected Family FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of An Unexpected Family, each answered in a sentence.
How long is An Unexpected Family?
An Unexpected Family runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was An Unexpected Family released?
An Unexpected Family was released on December 4, 1996.
Who directed An Unexpected Family?
An Unexpected Family was directed by Larry Elikann.
More films by Larry Elikann Who is in the cast of An Unexpected Family?
An Unexpected Family stars Christine Ebersole as Ruth Whitney, Stockard Channing as Barbara Whitney and Noah Fleiss as Matt Whitney, among 9 credited actors.
Does An Unexpected Family have a post-credit scene?
No. An Unexpected Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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