A Family Thing
"With family, everything is relative."
Originally released in 1996. A Family Thing is a comedy/drama film. directed by Richard Pearce.
Starring Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, and Michael Beach
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (72 votes)
Box Office
$10.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $10,125,417
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Butcher's Run Films
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Family Thing about?
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...
Who directed A Family Thing?
A Family Thing was directed by Richard Pearce.
How long is A Family Thing?
A Family Thing has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was A Family Thing released?
A Family Thing was released on March 29, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Family Thing?
The main cast of A Family Thing includes Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, Michael Beach, Irma P. Hall, Grace Zabriskie.