Histrionic charm compensated for cliched plot in AN UNEXPECTED FAMILY (1998), and this made-for-cable sequel delivers more of the same. Die-hard city gal Barbara Whitney (Stockard Channing) and her artist boyfriend, Sam Sadwich (Stephen Collins), relocate to the country where Barbara hopes to raise the nephew and niece — Matt (Noah Fleiss) and Megan (Chelsea Russo) — whose custody she's been awarded. Trouble arises when their real mother, Barbara's irresponsible sister, Ruth (Christine Ebersole), starts spending more time with her kids and promises to provide a secure home for them someday. Barbara, meanwhile, learns that she's pregnant and because she's in...
Released:
1999
Rated:
PG
Length:
90 mins