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Not in My Family (1993): Cast

Not in My Family (1993) movie poster

Not in My Family is a 1993 drama directed by Linda Otto, starring Joanna Kerns as Veronica Ricci, George Grizzard and Michael Brandon. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Not in My Family (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Linda Otto
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Not in My Family About?

The premise of Not in My Family without spoilers.

After the birth of her first child, Veronica Ricci is flooded with emotions and sudden, involuntary flashbacks of her childhood. She turns to her estranged sister for help, only to discover the fragments are linked to the abuse her sister endured as a child. The journey forces her to confront buried family trauma. The film is based on a true story.

Not in My Family Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • childhood abuse
  • post partum depression
  • dormant memories
  • father daughter relationship
  • abusive father
  • childhood trauma
  • midnight snack
  • scene during opening credits
  • flip phone
  • stuffed animal
  • walking in traffic
  • cordless telephone
+38 more
  • bolting upright from a nightmare
  • darkroom
  • lost memory
  • volvo 240
  • father abuses his daughter
  • father sexually abuses his daughter
  • implied sex
  • woman wears only a man's shirt
  • abusive grandfather
  • nanny
  • recovered memory
  • dark family secret
  • animated music box
  • brother sister relationship
  • incest
  • ignorance
  • denial
  • neglectful mother
  • runaway girl
  • old bridge
  • arrest
  • statute of limitations
  • female prosecutor
  • 5 year old girl
  • country club
  • hospital
  • heart attack
  • woman confronts rapist
  • victim blaming
  • father daughter incest
  • daughter raped by her father
  • father has sex with his daughter
  • flashback
  • pregnancy
  • husband wife relationship
  • daughter abused by her father
  • sister sister relationship
  • mercedes benz the car
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Cast & crew

Not in My Family Cast & Characters

Joanna Kerns leads the cast as Veronica Ricci, with George Grizzard as Malcolm Worth and Michael Brandon as Ted Ricci. Directed by Linda Otto; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Not in My Family

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From the director

More from Linda Otto

More films directed by Linda Otto: Gregory K and Unspeakable Acts.

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Not in My Family Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Not in My Family.

Official Trailer
Cars

Cars in Not in My Family

15 cars on screen, including the 1991 Volvo 240 and the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 15 cars
  • 1991 Volvo 240 in Not in My Family 1991 Volvo 240 Important role
  • 1992 Ford Crown Victoria in Not in My Family 1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Not in My Family 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Minor role
  • 1991 Lincoln Town Car in Not in My Family 1991 Lincoln Town Car Minor role
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Not in My Family Also Known As

Also known as “Shattering the Silence”.

Also known as
  • Shattering the Silence

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FAQ

Not in My Family FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Not in My Family, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Not in My Family?

Not in My Family runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Not in My Family released?

Not in My Family was released on February 28, 1993.

Who directed Not in My Family?

Not in My Family was directed by Linda Otto.

More films by Linda Otto

Who is in the cast of Not in My Family?

Not in My Family stars Joanna Kerns as Veronica Ricci, George Grizzard as Malcolm Worth and Michael Brandon as Ted Ricci, among 8 credited actors.

Does Not in My Family have a post-credit scene?

No. Not in My Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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