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1996109 minComedy, Drama

A Family Thing

Is A Family Thing a Hit or Flop?

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Is A Family Thing worth watching? With a rating of 6.444/10, this Comedy, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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A Family Thing Synopsis

Earl Pilcher Jr. runs an equipment rental outfit in Arkansas, lives with his wife and kids and parents, and rarely takes off his gimme cap. His mother dies, leaving a letter explaining he's not her natural son, but the son of a Black woman who died in childbirth; plus, he has a half brother Ray, in Chicago, she wants him to visit. Earl makes the trip, initially receiving a cold welcome from Ray and Ray's son, Virgil. His birth mother's sister, Aunt T., an aged and blind matriarch, takes Earl in tow and insists that the family open up to him.

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Top Cast

Robert Duvall
Robert DuvallEarl Pilcher Jr.
James Earl Jones
James Earl JonesRay Murdock
Michael Beach
Michael BeachVirgil
Irma P. Hall
Irma P. HallAunt T.
Grace Zabriskie
Grace ZabriskieRuby
Regina Taylor
Regina TaylorAnn
David Keith
David KeithSonny
Xander Berkeley
Xander BerkeleySunburned Man
Jacqueline Williams
Jacqueline WilliamsWoman at Hospital
Mary Jackson
Mary JacksonCarrie

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Family Thing worth watching?

A Family Thing has received mixed reviews with a 6.444/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Drama movies.

Is A Family Thing hit or flop?

A Family Thing has received average ratings (6.444/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is A Family Thing?

A Family Thing is a Comedy, Drama movie that Earl Pilcher Jr. runs an equipment rental outfit in Arkansas, lives with his wife and kids and parents, and rarely takes off his gimme cap. His mother...

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