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Stranger in the Family

Stranger in the Family

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Stranger in the Family

1991

1h 31m

5.4(7 votes)

TV Movie

Drama

Overview

Steve Thompson is losing himself, one memory at a time. Plagued with amnesia after getting a concussion, Steve is overwhelmed by his unrecognizable life and leaves his family in search of answers. But his quest only returns him back home, where he must face his demons and get at the truth.

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ABC

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Teri Garr

Teri Garr

Randi Thompson

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Steve Thompson

Randle Mell

Randle Mell

Alan Thompson

Sierra Samuel

Shari Thompson

Kathryn Dowling

Dr. Webb

Cully Fredricksen

Cully Fredricksen

Principal

Mag Ruffman

Mag Ruffman

Mrs. Kessler

Kris LeFan

Craig

Jeff Bryant

Sarah DeAngelis

Creative team

Directed by: Donald Wrye
Written by: René Balcer
Hal Sitowitz

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