Family Tree

2003 0h 36m EN

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 1

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Dysfunctional in-laws on Thanksgiving are one thing, but a long-lost brother-in-law who sprouts leaves when he gets wet is a whole other can of cranberries.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Harland Williams
Jake
Talia Shire
Patricia
Ethan Phillips
Dad / Troll
Jackie Katzman
Claire
Cam McHarg
Knight
Gretchen German
Peggy
Mike Bell
Gas Station Attendant
Dave Jeffrey Clark
Derrick

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Vicky Jenson
Writers: Scott Ingalls
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 36-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Vicky Jenson, shot by Pieter Vermeer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael A. Levine. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor David Comtois shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Harland Williams and Talia Shire and Ethan Phillips carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0338604 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Vicky Jenson directs. Pieter Vermeer behind the camera. Michael A. Levine scores. David Comtois cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 36-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 23 years ago.
3Directed by Vicky Jenson, shot by Pieter Vermeer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Michael A. Levine. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor David Comtois shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Harland Williams and Talia Shire and Ethan Phillips carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0338604 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.