Stranger in the Family (1991): Cast
Stranger in the Family is a 1991 drama directed by Donald Wrye, starring Neil Patrick Harris as Steve Thompson, Teri Garr and Randle Mell. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Donald Wrye
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stranger in the Family About?
The premise of Stranger in the Family without spoilers.
Steve Thompson suffers a concussion that leaves him with debilitating amnesia, causing memories to vanish one by one. Disoriented by an unfamiliar life, he abandons his family to seek answers. The journey ultimately circles back home, forcing him to confront his inner demons and uncover the truth.
Stranger in the Family Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- strong female character
- starting over
- learning to read
- brushing teeth
- pinball machine
- mother son relationship
- learning to talk
- falling into swimming pool
- anger
- brother sister relationship
- pinball
- mother daughter relationship
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- car
- amnesia
- based on true story
Stranger in the Family Cast & Characters
Neil Patrick Harris leads the cast as Steve Thompson, with Teri Garr as Randi Thompson and Randle Mell as Alan Thompson. Directed by Donald Wrye; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Donald Wrye
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Neil Patrick Harris as Steve Thompson -
Teri Garr as Randi Thompson - Randle Mell as Alan Thompson
- Sierra Samuel as Shari Thompson
Also Starring in Stranger in the Family
· 21 more- John Evans
- Mag Ruffman Mrs. Kessler
- Cully Fredricksen Principal
- Kathryn Dowling Dr. Webb
- Shane Edelman
- Tyler Tyhurst
- Kris LeFan Craig
- Paul Oliver Jock(uncredited)
- Jake Camboia 1/2 Arcade Couple(uncredited)
- Nancy Lee Russell
- Jerado Carmona
- Jeff Bryant
- Sarah DeAngelis
- Stacy Pearson
- Steve Cribari
- Lindsey Edelman
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More from Donald Wrye
More films directed by Donald Wrye, best-rated first: Ice Castles, Ice Castles, Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape and A Family Divided.
Stranger in the Family Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Stranger in the Family.
Stranger in the Family Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Непознат в семейството” and “Um Estranho na Família”.
- Also known as
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- Непознат в семейството
- Um Estranho na Família
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Stranger in the Family FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Stranger in the Family, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stranger in the Family?
Stranger in the Family runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Stranger in the Family released?
Stranger in the Family was released on October 27, 1991.
Who directed Stranger in the Family?
Stranger in the Family was directed by Donald Wrye.
More films by Donald Wrye Who is in the cast of Stranger in the Family?
Stranger in the Family stars Neil Patrick Harris as Steve Thompson, Teri Garr as Randi Thompson and Randle Mell as Alan Thompson, among 25 credited actors.
Does Stranger in the Family have a post-credit scene?
No. Stranger in the Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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