A Family Thing (1996)
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A Family Thing (1996)
Certified Parent-Safe
0.0% Audience Cringe Score (4 votes)*
Sex Scene
NO
Nudity
NO
Sexual Violence
NO
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Plot Summary
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does A Family Thing have nudity or sex scenes?
No, A Family Thing does not contain any nudity, sex scenes, or sexual violence.
Can I watch A Family Thing with my parents or kids?
Yes, A Family Thing is safe to watch with your parents or kids.
Is A Family Thing appropriate for kids?
Yes, A Family Thing is appropriate for kids based on its lack of sexual content.
* 0.0% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of A Family Thing as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.