A Family Thing

1996 • 109 minutes
4.7
53 reviews
73%
Tomatometer
PG-13
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

Robert Duvall and James Earl Jones portray long-lost brothers in this compelling and poignant family drama about a white Southerner whose identity is shaken after he learns that his natural mother was black.
Rating
PG-13

Ratings and reviews

4.7
53 reviews
Elizabeth Jayne
April 13, 2016
Absolutely love this movie. James Earl Jones Robert Duvall amazing. And who doesn't love Aunt T!!! I would love to see this movie become a play one day. This movie touches so many emotions. I can watch it over and over again.
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Greg Rozenski
March 1, 2015
I love this movie. I saw this movie on its initial release and it has stuck with me ever since. I guarentee if you watch it it will have the same effect on you.
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Monique Bailey
February 5, 2021
I watched this movie back when it first was in movies. You and your family will realize we all are more alike than different, after seeing this movie.
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