A Family Thing
A Family Thing is a 1996 Comedy Drama film released on 29th March; Richard Pearce directed the film which stars Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, and Xander Berkeley.
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.
Cast (20)
Watch A Family Thing (1996) online
Updated: 29th Jan 2024, 2:00pm
Production Companies
A Family Thing Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
5% 20-29
15% 30-39
10% 40-49
5% 50-59
15% 60-69
10% 70-79
5% 80-89
35% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
50% Female
50% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
A Family Thing FAQ
When was A Family Thing released?
A Family Thing was released on Friday March 29th, 1996.
Is A Family Thing on Netflix?
No, A Family Thing is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is A Family Thing on Amazon Prime?
Yes, A Family Thing is currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is A Family Thing on Disney Plus?
No, A Family Thing is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States