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A Family Thing

6.619961h 49mPG-13MovieComedyDrama

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…

DirectorRichard Pearce
WritersBilly Bob Thornton·Tom Epperson
ProducersTodd Black·Robert Duvall

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 19 other countries

A Family Thing isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil and 15 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Richard Pearce

RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Earl Pilcher Jr.
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Ray Murdock
MBMichael Beach
Michael Beach
Virgil
IHIrma P. Hall
Irma P. Hall
Aunt T.
GZGrace Zabriskie
Grace Zabriskie
Ruby
RTRegina Taylor
Regina Taylor
Ann
DKDavid Keith
David Keith
Sonny
XBXander Berkeley
Xander Berkeley
Sunburned Man
JWJacqueline Williams
Jacqueline Williams
Woman at Hospital
MJMary Jackson
Mary Jackson
Carrie
PMPaula Marshall
Paula Marshall
Karen
PLPhillip Edward Van Lear
Phillip Edward Van Lear
Club Manager

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A Family Thing — streaming FAQ

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A Family Thing isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Argentina, Australia and Belgium and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is A Family Thing on Netflix?

No, A Family Thing is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is A Family Thing on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch A Family Thing for free?

A Family Thing isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.