Stranger in the Family

Oct 27, 1991

1h 31m

★ 4.7

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.

Genres

TV Movie

Drama

Production Companies

Hearst Entertainment Productions

ABC

Stranger in the Family Trailers

Cast

Randi Thompson

Teri Garr

Steve Thompson

Neil Patrick Harris

Alan Thompson

Randle Mell

Shari Thompson

Sierra Samuel

Dr. Webb

Kathryn Dowling

Principal

Cully Fredricksen

Mrs. Kessler

Mag Ruffman

Craig

Kris LeFan

Jeff Bryant

Sarah DeAngelis

Stacy Pearson

Shane Edelman

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