When an old woman dies, she leaves a note for her apparent son (Robert Duvall) which tells him that his biological mother died giving birth to him. She begs him to make peace with his half-brother (James Earl Jones) living in Chicago.
How much did A Family Thing earn at the worldwide box office?
$10.1 million
How much did A Family Thing earn at the US box office?
$10.1 million
What is A Family Thing rated?
PG-13
What genre is A Family Thing?
Comedy, Comedy Drama, and Drama
How many awards has A Family Thing won?
3 awards
How many awards has A Family Thing been nominated for?
5 nominations
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By what name was A Family Thing (1996) officially released in India in English?