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Immediate Family

1989·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , comedy: , .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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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

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Where can I stream Immediate Family?

In the United States, Immediate Family is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Immediate Family worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 54%).

Is Immediate Family okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Immediate Family make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Immediate Family plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.