Where to watch What Makes a Family (2001) in the UK
What Makes a Family (2001) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Based on the controversial true story
Janine and Sandy are a lesbian couple who decide to have a baby, but after a few years Sandy dies. This tragedy is exploited by Sandy's parents to snatch the girl from Janine's care. But then, and despite having the laws against her, Janine decides to fight in order to regain custody of her daughter.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in What Makes a Family.
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Brooke ShieldsJanine Nielssen -
Cherry JonesSandy Cataldi -
Whoopi GoldbergTerry Harrison -
Anne MearaEvelyn Cataldi -
Al WaxmanFrank Cataldi -
Jordy BenattarHeather Cataldi -
Melanie Nicholls-KingNora -
Stewart ArnottPeter
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