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The Family Recipe

2026-05-12 · 94 min · Not rated

Comedy · Family · Drama

Alison is determined to host the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for her unpredictable family. But as traditions collide and tensions rise, the day quickly spirals into chaos. Between clashing personalities, unexpected distractions, and everything that can go wrong… going wrong, she’s left trying to keep the peace before the entire day falls apart.

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Directors
Karl Ryan Erikson
Production companies
Lucky Elephant Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stacey van GorderAlison Mitchell
Chris ConnellChris ConnellGary Mitchell
Caroline DiganNancy Mitchell
Ethan FisherAndrew Mitchell
Benjamin EriksonLarry Mitchell
Christopher J ReillyGene Sr.
Miranda Ann MeeneCarol
Larky BarnesGrandpa Tim
Cheryl McClendonGrandma Margo
Michael P.J. MarstonBucky
Mark TownsleyKyle
Gina Marie RodriguezMay
Merritt ReidTheo
Jackie McCarthyJackie McCarthyDesiree
Nick MaraGene Jr.
Henry EriksonBilly
Hemant M PandyaVarun
Karl Ryan EriksonWindow Guy

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