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What Makes a Family

6.320012h MovieDramaTV Movie

Janine and Sandy are a lesbian couple who decide to have a baby, but after a few years Sandy dies. This tragedy is exploited by Sandy's parents to snatch the girl from Janine's care. But then, and despite having the laws against her,…

DirectorMaggie Greenwald
WriterRobert L. Freedman
ProducersBarbra Streisand·Cis Corman

Where to watch

Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 2 other countries

What Makes a Family isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Japan, Mexico. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Maggie Greenwald

BSBrooke Shields
Brooke Shields
Janine Nielssen
CJCherry Jones
Cherry Jones
Sandy Cataldi
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Terry Harrison
AMAnne Meara
Anne Meara
Evelyn Cataldi
AWAl Waxman
Al Waxman
Frank Cataldi
JBJordy Benattar
Jordy Benattar
Heather Cataldi
MNMelanie Nicholls-King
Melanie Nicholls-King
Nora
SAStewart Arnott
Stewart Arnott
Peter
JVJo Vannicola
Jo Vannicola
Melissa
RMRoberta Maxwell
Roberta Maxwell
Claire
DMDean McDermott
Dean McDermott
O'Brien
SMSean McCann
Sean McCann
Judge Black

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What Makes a Family — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams What Makes a Family?

What Makes a Family isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Japan and Mexico. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is What Makes a Family on Netflix?

No, What Makes a Family is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is What Makes a Family on Amazon Prime Video?

No, What Makes a Family isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch What Makes a Family for free?

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

Is What Makes a Family based on a true story?

Yes — What Makes a Family is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).