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Terror in the Family
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Terror in the Family

1996-04-16 · 86 min · ★ 6.7

Drama

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.

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Directors
Gregory Goodell
Production companies
Von Zerneck Sertner Films, Hallmark Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joanna KernsJoanna KernsCynthia Marten
Dan LauriaDan LauriaTodd Marten
Hilary SwankHilary SwankDeena Marten
Andrew KavovitAndrew KavovitGarrett Lexau
Adam HendershottAdam HendershottAdam Marten
Nan MartinNan MartinIvy
Beau BillingsleaBeau BillingsleaJudge Roubal
Kathleen WilhoiteKathleen WilhoiteJudith
Jeff OlsonMr. Pilney
Barta HeinerBarta HeinerDA Pearlman
Joey MiyashimaJoey MiyashimaAttorney
Lynne GaleTherapist
Margo Swena O'VeryDr. Miller
Craig ClydeCraig ClydeNeighbor
Kim LandryNurse
Kylee CochranKylee CochranGarrett's Girl

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