A Family Thing (1996)

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Movie basic details

Current status - Released
Total runtime - 109 mins.
Release date - 29-03-1996
Release year - 1996
Genres - Comedy, Drama

Overall ratings and scores for A Family Thing:
Happiness Score - 6.4/10, World Popularity Score - 7.049/100, IMDB Score - 7.0, Metascore - 71, Internet Movie Database - 7.0/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 73%, Metacritic - 71/100, .
A Family Thing movie has Total Global Votes - 49, Total IMD Votes - 3,693

A Family Thing Movie Introduction: Movie A Family Thing, release year 1996 is written by Billy Bob Thornton, Tom Epperson and directed by Richard Pearce. The leading star-cast in this movie are Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, Michael Beach along with the other stars and crew members.

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A Family Thing Trailer 1996

Movie overview and plot by

Movie in-short: When an old woman dies, she leaves a note for her apparent son (Robert Duvall) which tells him that his biological mother died giving birth to him. She begs him to make peace with his half-brother (James Earl Jones) living in Chic...

Movie story-line: 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.

Movie 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.

Highlights - A Family Thing (1996)

Total budget - $0.00
Total revenue - $0.00
Produced by - United Artists
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - 3 wins & 2 nominations
Certificate(s) - US : PG-13 NL : 6

Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of A Family Thing (1996)

Lead Actors - Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, Michael Beach
Writer(s) - Billy Bob Thornton, Tom Epperson
Director(s) - Richard Pearce

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about A Family Thing (1996)

What is the release date of A Family Thing (1996)?
Release date of A Family Thing (1996) is 29-03-1996.


What is the total runtime of A Family Thing (1996) in minutes?
Total runtime of A Family Thing (1996) in minutes is 109 min.


What is the budget consumed to produce A Family Thing (1996) movie?
The budget consumed to produce A Family Thing (1996) movie is around $0.00.


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Expected revenue from movie movie A Family Thing (1996) is around $0.00.


What is the pupularity of A Family Thing (1996)?
Worldwide pupularity of A Family Thing (1996) movie is 7.049%.


What is the name of the production company of film A Family Thing (1996)?
Production company of film A Family Thing (1996) is/are United Artists, .


Which country the film A Family Thing (1996) is produced in?
Film production country for the film A Family Thing (1996) is United States of America, .


Which language the film A Family Thing (1996) is produced in?
Film A Family Thing (1996) is produced in English (English), language(s).


Which Genre the film A Family Thing (1996) belongs to?
Movie A Family Thing (1996) is categorized under Comedy, Drama genre(s).


Who are the lead actors of the film A Family Thing (1996)?
Lead actors of the film A Family Thing (1996) are Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, Michael Beach.


Who is the writer of the film A Family Thing (1996)?
The writer(s) of the film A Family Thing (1996) is/are Billy Bob Thornton, Tom Epperson.


Who is the director of the film A Family Thing (1996)?
The director(s) of the film A Family Thing (1996) is/are Richard Pearce.


Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by A Family Thing (1996) movie?
Movie A Family Thing (1996) has 3 wins & 2 nominations awards and nomination in it's profile.


What is the story of A Family Thing (1996) in-short?
Short plot of movie A Family Thing (1996): When an old woman dies, she leaves a note for her apparent son (Robert Duvall) which tells him that his biological mother died giving birth to him. She begs him to make peace with his half-brother (James Earl Jones) living in Chic....


What is the full story of A Family Thing (1996) movie?
Full plot of movie A Family Thing (1996): 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..


Where to find full details of A Family Thing (1996) movie?
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List of full Starcast and crew members of A Family Thing (1996)

Full Starcast:

profie photo of Robert DuvallName: Robert Duvall
Character: Earl Pilcher Jr.

profie photo of James Earl JonesName: James Earl Jones
Character: Ray Murdock

profie photo of Michael BeachName: Michael Beach
Character: Virgil

profie photo of Irma P. HallName: Irma P. Hall
Character: Aunt T.

profie photo of Grace ZabriskieName: Grace Zabriskie
Character: Ruby

profie photo of Regina TaylorName: Regina Taylor
Character: Ann

profie photo of David KeithName: David Keith
Character: Sonny

profie photo of Jacqueline WilliamsName: Jacqueline Williams
Character: Woman at Hospital

profie photo of Mary JacksonName: Mary Jackson
Character: Carrie

profie photo of Paula MarshallName: Paula Marshall
Character: Karen

profie photo of Phillip Edward Van LearName: Phillip Edward Van Lear
Character: Club Manager

profie photo of Meg ThalkenName: Meg Thalken
Character: Doctor

profie photo of Richard LexseeName: Richard Lexsee
Character: Truckjacker

profie photo of Xander BerkeleyName: Xander Berkeley
Character: Sunburned Man

profie photo of James N. HarrellName: James N. Harrell
Character: Earl Pilcher Sr.

profie photo of Lauren Leigh PhillipsName: Lauren Leigh Phillips
Character: Kindra

profie photo of Ashleigh JordanName: Ashleigh Jordan
Character: Danielle

profie photo of Sandra QuartermanName: Sandra Quarterman
Character: Young Aunt T.

profie photo of Rufus ThomasName: Rufus Thomas
Character: Tommy

profie photo of Reggie HayesName: Reggie Hayes
Character: Virgil's Friend

Crew Members:

profie photo of Robert DuvallName: Robert Duvall
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Victoria ThomasName: Victoria Thomas
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting

profie photo of Linda DeScennaName: Linda DeScenna
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design

profie photo of Billy Bob ThorntonName: Billy Bob Thornton
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer

profie photo of Mark WarnerName: Mark Warner
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of Michael HausmanName: Michael Hausman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer

profie photo of James NedzaName: James Nedza
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction

profie photo of Ric McElvinName: Ric McElvin
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration

profie photo of Fred MurphyName: Fred Murphy
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography

profie photo of Randa HainesName: Randa Haines
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Tom EppersonName: Tom Epperson
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer

profie photo of Joe I. TompkinsName: Joe I. Tompkins
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design

profie photo of Todd BlackName: Todd Black
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Richard PearceName: Richard Pearce
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director

profie photo of Scott FergusonName: Scott Ferguson
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate Producer

profie photo of Jason WhiteName: Jason White
Department: Production
Job/Role: Extras Casting Assistant

profie photo of John S. RobertsonName: John S. Robertson
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Dolly Grip

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