Immediate Family
The toughest choices are made with the heart.
1989 · 1h 35m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Jonathan Kaplan
Overview
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..
Director and cast
- Jonathan Kaplan Director
- Glenn Close as Linda Spector
- James Woods as Michael Spector
- Mary Stuart Masterson as Lucy Moore
- Kevin Dillon as Sam
- Linda Darlow as Lawyer Susan Drew
- Jane Greer as Michael's Mother
- Jessica James as Bessie
- Mimi Kennedy as Eli's Mom
- Charles Levin as Eli's Dad
- Harrison Mohr as Eli
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