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Stranger in the Family
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Stranger in the Family

1991-10-27 · 91 min · ★ 5.7

TV Movie · Drama

Steve Thompson is losing himself, one memory at a time. Plagued with amnesia after getting a concussion, Steve is overwhelmed by his unrecognizable life and leaves his family in search of answers. But his quest only returns him back home, where he must face his demons and get at the truth.

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Directors
Donald Wrye
Production companies
Hearst Entertainment Productions, ABC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Teri GarrTeri GarrRandi Thompson
Neil Patrick HarrisNeil Patrick HarrisSteve Thompson
Randle MellRandle MellAlan Thompson
Sierra SamuelShari Thompson
Kathryn DowlingDr. Webb
Cully FredricksenCully FredricksenPrincipal
Mag RuffmanMag RuffmanMrs. Kessler
Kris LeFanCraig
Jeff Bryant
Sarah DeAngelis
Stacy Pearson
Shane EdelmanShane Edelman
Steve Cribari
Lindsey Edelman
John Evans
Mark Sult
Kenn Watt
Nancy Lee Russell
Kathleen Turco-Lyon
Jerado Carmona

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