Immediate Family (1989)
- Starring:
- Glenn Close, James Woods, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Immediate Family
Glenn Close and James Woods star in this artery-clogging schmaltz about a childless couple who desperately want to have a baby. Linda (Close) and Michael Spector (Woods) are an upscale couple who have everything -- except a child. Linda mists over after she takes her temperature, plans the correct time for conception, and then her period starts. Despite medical intervention, the Spectors cannot conceive. They finally decide to adopt a child and meet the pregnant 17-year-old Lucy (Mary Stuart Masterson), who decides that the Spectors can provide a better home for her child than she and her boyfriend Sam (Kevin Dillon) could. The Spectors look Lucy over and determine -- since Lucy's mother died when she was seven -- to take care of her during her pregnancy. The three bond as they await the birth of Lucy's child. But now Lucy has second thoughts about the decision to turn her baby over to the Spectors. The solution for this happy group? Adopt Lucy and become the "immediate family." ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 99 mins
Complete Cast of Immediate Family
- Glenn Close - Linda Spector
- Mary Stuart Masterson - Lucy Moore
- Linda Darlow - Susan Drew
- Jessica James - Bessie
- Charles Levin - Eli's Dad
- Matthew Moore - Jason
- Merrilyn Gann - Kristin's Mom
- Christmas the Dog - Ellen
- Ken Lerner - Josh
- Katie Murray - Birthday Girl
- Robyn Simons - Girl in Vet's Office
- Janet Judd - Woman on Bus
- Deryl Fell - Father at Game
- Thor Derksen - Paper Boy
- Tony Dakota - Kid on Blanket
- Jennifer Sedman - Kid on Blanket
- Darrell Roberds - Anxious Father
- Gloria Reuben - Maternity Nurse
- Liam Ramsey - Lucy's Stepbrother
- Freda Perry - Lawyer's Receptionist
- Rebecca Toolan - Real Estate Woman
- Venus Terzo - Spanish Woman's Daughter
- Veena Sood - Admitting Nurse
- Donna Peerless - Linda's Client
- Andrea Mann - Spanish Woman's Daughter
- Celine Lockhart - Rich Mother
- John Kirkconnell - Son at Game
- Tess Brady - Delivery Doctor
- Joanne Bates - Home Buyer
- Bill Croft - Man on Phone
- Richard White - Anxious Father
- Rob Roy - Home Buyer
- Walter Marsh - Dr. Nathanson
- Nora Heflin - Dr. Samuels
- Lynn Eastman - Phone Operator
- James Woods - Michael Spector
- Kevin Dillon - Sam
- Jane Greer - Michael's Mother
- Mimi Kennedy - Eli's Mom
- Harrison Mohr - Eli
- Kristin Sanderson - Kristin "Picasso"
- Chuck Bennett - Sportscaster
- Babs Chula - Birthday Girl's Mom
- Blu Mankuma - Crib Mover
- Wendy Van Riesen - Pregnant Woman
- Anita Kam - Rich Daughter
- Chelsea Hooper - Kid on Blanket
- Joyce Erickson - Vet Receptionist
- Colleen Darnell - Salon Employee
- Simone Clelland - Anne Marie
- Maya Saunders - Lucy's Stepsister
- Daniel Roberds - Baby William/Andrew
- Ben Reeder - Paul
- Beatriz Pizano - Spanish Woman's Daughter
- Toothpick the Clown - Himself
- Elinore Then - Dr. Nathanson's Nurse
- Jeff Stanford - Lab Technician
- Jonathan Sedman - Kid with Football
- Jane Mortifee-Birch - Sam's Mother
- Ashlee MacMilliam - Girl at Puppet Show
- Nora Kletter - Girl at Puppet Show
- Andrew Kavadas - Crib Mover
- Alisha Bell - Kid on Blanket
- Benjamin Altschul - One-year-old William
- Stephen E. Miller - Lucy's Stepfather
- Royce Wallace - Nurse
- Deborah Offner - Kathy
- Pamela Ludwig - Anna
- Brenda Crichlow - Doctor's Receptionist
- Director(s):
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Writer(s):
- Barbara Benedek
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Language, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)
- 1989 - National Board of Review - Best Supporting Actress
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