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A Family Thing

When a young man uncovers a shocking secret about his family ties, he embarks on a journey to Chicago to reunite with a long-lost half-brother, leading to a life-changing transformation.

Earl Pilcher, Jr., a small-town equipment rental owner, is forced to confront a shocking family secret when he discovers he's not his mother's biological son. He travels to Chicago to meet his half-brother Ray and his son Virgil, but initially receives a chilly reception. However, with the help of his aunt, a wise and aged matriarch who is also his birth mother's sister, Earl slowly gains acceptance and learns to connect with his newfound family.

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Info about A Family Thing

Studio(s): United Artists, Butcher's Run Films

Originally Released: United States, Mar 29, 1996

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $10,125,417.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama

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