Immediate Family (1989)
- Starring:
- Glenn Close, James Woods, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
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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, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 99 mins
Complete Cast:
- 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
- Bill Croft - Man on Phone
- Richard White - Anxious Father
- Robyn Simons - Girl in Vet's Office
- Wendy Van Riesen - Pregnant Woman
- Katie Murray - Birthday Girl
- Nora Kletter - Girl at Puppet Show
- Andrew Kavadas - Crib Mover
- Janet Judd - Woman on Bus
- Deryl Fell - Father at Game
- Venus Terzo - Spanish Woman's Daughter
- Veena Sood - Admitting Nurse
- Jennifer Sedman - Kid on Blanket
- Darrell Roberds - Anxious Father
- Gloria Reuben - Maternity Nurse
- Rebecca Toolan - Real Estate Woman
- Ben Reeder - Paul
- Beatriz Pizano - Spanish Woman's Daughter
- Donna Peerless - Linda's Client
- Andrea Mann - Spanish Woman's Daughter
- Thor Derksen - Paper Boy
- Tony Dakota - Kid on Blanket
- Tess Brady - Delivery Doctor
- Joanne Bates - Home Buyer
- Walter Marsh - Dr. Nathanson
- Ken Lerner - Josh
- Babs Chula - Birthday Girl's Mom
- 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
- Blu Mankuma - Crib Mover
- Stephen E. Miller - Lucy's Stepfather
- Royce Wallace - Nurse
- Rob Roy - Home Buyer
- Deborah Offner - Kathy
- Celine Lockhart - Rich Mother
- John Kirkconnell - Son at Game
- Anita Kam - Rich Daughter
- Chelsea Hooper - Kid on Blanket
- Joyce Erickson - Vet Receptionist
- Jeff Stanford - Lab Technician
- Jonathan Sedman - Kid with Football
- Maya Saunders - Lucy's Stepsister
- Daniel Roberds - Baby William/Andrew
- Toothpick the Clown - Himself
- Elinore Then - Dr. Nathanson's Nurse
- Liam Ramsey - Lucy's Stepbrother
- Freda Perry - Lawyer's Receptionist
- Jane Mortifee-Birch - Sam's Mother
- Ashlee MacMilliam - Girl at Puppet Show
- Colleen Darnell - Salon Employee
- Simone Clelland - Anne Marie
- Alisha Bell - Kid on Blanket
- Benjamin Altschul - One-year-old William
- Pamela Ludwig - Anna
- Nora Heflin - Dr. Samuels
- Brenda Crichlow - Doctor's Receptionist
- Director(s):
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Writer(s):
- Barbara Benedek
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Questionable for Children, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
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- 1989 - Immediate Family - National Board of Review - Best Supporting Actress
