About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1996
Runtime
1h 49m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
76
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Cast
letter
arkansas
birth
biracial
matriarchy
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Questions about A Family Thing
How long is A Family Thing?
A Family Thing has a runtime of 1h 49m (1 hour and 49 minutes).
Who directed A Family Thing?
A Family Thing was directed by Richard Pearce and released in 1996.
What genre is A Family Thing?
A Family Thing is a Comedy, Drama film (1996).
Who stars in A Family Thing?
The cast of A Family Thing includes Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, Michael Beach, Irma P. Hall, Grace Zabriskie.
What is the TMDB rating for A Family Thing?
A Family Thing has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 76 votes.
