

Relative Strangers
2006-05-01 · 84 min · ★ 5.3
An uptight professional meets his lower-class biological parents for the first time.
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Production details
- Directors
- Greg Glienna
- Production companies
- Gordonstreet Pictures, Garlin Pictures, Jersey Films
- Countries
- Germany, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 155,000
Top Cast
Danny DeVitoFrank Menure
Kathy BatesAgnes Menure
Ron LivingstonDr. Richard Clayton
Neve CampbellEllen Minnola
Beverly D'AngeloAngela Minnola
Bob OdenkirkMitch Clayton
Edward HerrmannDoug Clayton
Christine BaranskiArleen Clayton
Martin MullJeffry Morton
Michael McKeanKen Hyman
M.C. GaineySpicer
Star JonesHolly Davis
Ed Begley Jr.Mr. Manoire
Debbi MorganMrs. Manoire
Jimmy PardoAngry Driver
Rose AbdooFrustrated Housewife
Connie SawyerOld LadyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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