A Family Thing

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.

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Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$10,125,417

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$10,125,417

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Summary Details

DistributorMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Opening$3,020,662
1,134 theaters

Release DateMar 29, 1996

MPAAPG-13

Running Time1 hr 49 min

GenresComedy Drama

In Release278 days/39 weeks

Widest Release1,134 theaters

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Domestic All-Time Rankings

Date	Rank	Weekend	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Weekend	Estimated
Mar 29-31	6	$3,020,662	-	1,134	-	$2,663	$3,020,662	1	false
Apr 5-7	9	$2,008,728	-33.5%	1,134	-	$1,771	$5,960,404	2	false
Apr 12-14	12	$1,300,013	-35.3%	1,134	-	$1,146	$8,062,911	3	false