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Immediate Family

1989·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The toughest choices are made with the heart.

Linda and Michael, married for ten years, desperately want a baby and turn to an adoption agency which introduces them to Lucy, a teenage girl expecting her first baby. The three agree that Linda and Michael will adopt Lucy's baby and that Lucy will sign away custody. Things don't go quite to plan however..
Emotional DramaAdoption StoryFamily RelationshipsEthical DilemmasCharacter-DrivenHuman ConnectionRealistic PortrayalParenting JourneyHeartfelt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Immediate Family legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Immediate Family worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 54%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Immediate Family rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Immediate Family?

1 h 35 min

Immediate Family runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Immediate Family?

Critics54
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Immediate Family much the same way.

What language is Immediate Family in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Immediate Family?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Immediate Family in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Immediate Family use?

Happily MarriedTeen PregnancyMissing MomAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other'80s HairGood Girls Avoid AbortionAdoption ConflictInnocently InsensitiveHypocritical HumorDisappeared Dad

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Immediate Family, including Happily Married, Teen Pregnancy, Missing Mom.