Other Mothers
1993 · 54 min · ★ 5.5 · Adventure, Comedy, Family, Romance, Drama
Teenage boy, who has been raised by a lesbian couple, must contend with the conservative views of his new school.
Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel · Written by Amy Dunkleberger
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Meredith Baxter Paula Hensen -
Joanna Cassidy Linda Jurgenson -
Justin Whalin Will Jurgenson -
William Russ Coach Jim Doane -
Judith Ivey Counselor -
Joe Regalbuto Ren Henson -
Charles Robinson Sam Raynor -
Jared Rushton Alex Raymond - C Chad Wood Shane Fitts
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Nancy Lenehan Susan Thomas -
Mary-Joan Negro Barbara Fitts - S Sean Le Sure
Make it a double feature
3h 16m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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