

A Family Thing
1996-03-29 · 109 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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- Directors
- Richard Pearce
- Production companies
- United Artists, Butcher's Run Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 10,125,417
Top Cast
Robert DuvallEarl Pilcher Jr.
James Earl JonesRay Murdock
Michael BeachVirgil
Irma P. HallAunt T.
Grace ZabriskieRuby
Regina TaylorAnn
David KeithSonny
Xander BerkeleySunburned Man
Jacqueline WilliamsWoman at Hospital
Mary JacksonCarrie
Paula MarshallKaren
Phillip Edward Van LearClub Manager
Meg ThalkenDoctor
James N. HarrellEarl Pilcher Sr.
Reggie HayesVirgil's FriendTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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