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Terror in the Family

Name: Terror in the Family
Genre: Drama
Released: 1996-04-16
Cast: Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Hilary Swank, Andrew Kavovit, Adam Hendershott

1996 | 86 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Fifteen-year-old Deena Marten wants the same freedom every teenager craves. But when she can't have her way, her rebellious temperament erupts in violence. Her parents, Cynthia and Todd, fear her new boyfriend, Garret, 17, is the cause. Distraught, Stephanie turns to alcohol, and Todd escapes in his work. They're unaware their Boy Scout son Adam, 13, sips from a vodka bottle hidden in his bedroom. And the problems in this dysfunctional family continue to worsen.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gregory Goodell

Joanna KernsCynthia Marten
Dan LauriaTodd Marten
Hilary SwankDeena Marten
Andrew KavovitGarrett Lexau
Adam HendershottAdam Marten
Nan MartinIvy
Beau BillingsleaJudge Roubal
Kathleen WilhoiteJudith
Jeff OlsonMr. Pilney
Barta HeinerDA Pearlman