Domestic Disturbance

Domestic Disturbance

He will do anything to protect his family.

PG-13 2001 · 89 min · ★ 5.8 · Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Frank Morrison is a divorced father with a 12-year-old son, Danny. His ex-wife Susan and son Danny now live with Rick Barnes, Susan's new husband. Danny, who has a reputation for telling lies, accuses his stepfather of committing a murder. Initially, no one believes his accusations, but then Frank becomes convinced and is the only one who believes him. Now, the father Danny trusts must protect him from the stepfather he fears.

Directed by Harold Becker · Written by Lewis Colick

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John Travolta Frank Morrison
Matt O'Leary Danny Morrison
Vince Vaughn Rick Barnes
Teri Polo Susan
Ruben Santiago-Hudson Sgt. Edgar Stevens
Steve Buscemi Ray Coleman
Susan Floyd Diane
Angelica Page Patty
James Lashly Jason
Rebecca Tilney Laurie
Debra Mooney Theresa
Leland L. Jones Coach Mark

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