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In the Best Interest of the Children

In the Best Interest of the Children

1992TV Movie⏱️ 1h 36m
Drama
7
IMDB Rating
549 votes

Fact-based story of a legal battle fought over custody of five siblings.

Director
Michael Ray Rhodes
Writers
Peter Nelson, Jud Kinberg
Stars
Sarah Jessica Parker, Sally Struthers, Lexi Randall
Release Date
February 16, 1992
Language
English
Country
United States
🎯 1
Nominations
💬 7
Reviews
📋 4.2K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Callie Cain
Sally Struthers
Sally Struthers
as Patty Pepper
Lexi Randall
Lexi Randall
as Jessica Cain
Gary Graham
Gary Graham
as John Birney
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Susan Barnes
as Donna Evans
Jayne Atkinson
Jayne Atkinson
as Wanda Birney
John Dennis Johnston
John Dennis Johnston
as Harlan Pepper
Tom Hodges
Tom Hodges
as Ray Jacobs
Elizabeth Ashley
Elizabeth Ashley
as Carla Scott
Jessica Campbell
Jessica Campbell
as Julie Cain

🎬 Technical Specs

Sound
Stereo
Color
Color
Filming Location
Iowa, USA
Production
NBC Productions

🏷️ Keywords

foster parentneglected childadoptionfoster familyfoster father

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

In the Best Interest of the Children
by mrforrest2005-04-11
10/10

"This movie is one of the best if not the best for accurately portraying the roles of Human Resource Departments all over. I am a social worker and this movie hit home in several areas. The actors and actresses all did a wonderful job. Sarah Jessica Parker's portrayal of a conflicted mother with mental problems was believable and wonderful. The girl who played Jessica did an outstanding job as the oldest child who was the "adult" to her younger siblings. This movie was just outstanding all the way around. The supporting actors and actresses strengthened the title roles. Sally Str..."

💡 Did You Know?

Jessica Campbell's debut.

📖 Synopsis

Fact-based story of a legal battle fought over custody of five siblings.