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In the Family

2011, Movie, 2h 49min

In the town of Martin, Tennessee, Chip Hines, a precocious six year old, has only known life with his two dads, Cody and Joey. And a good life it is. When Cody dies suddenly in a car accident, Joey and Chip struggle to find their footing again. Just as they begin to, Cody's will reveals that he named his sister as Chip's guardian. The years of Joey's acceptance into the family unravel as Chip is taken away from him. In his now solitary home life, Joey searches for a solution. The law is not on his side, but friends are. Armed with their comfort and inspired by memories of Cody, Joey finds a path to peace with the family and closer to his son.

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Critic Roger Ebert

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What a courageous first feature this is, a film that sidesteps shopworn stereotypes and tells a quiet, firm, deeply humanist story about doing the right thing.

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"When a loving father dies unexpectedly, his grieving partner must fight for custody of their young son against the child's biological relatives. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, the family is forced to confront their own beliefs about love, loss, and what it means to be a parent." This description highlights the central conflict of the movie without giving away any spoilers or specific plot points. It also underscores the emotional themes of the film, such as grief, family dynamics, and the power struggles that can arise in such situations.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as In the Family include Miss Meadows, Manchester by the Sea, 3096 Days, 99 Homes, Still Alice, Mud.

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In the Family was released in theaters on November 4, 2011.