Overview

Fifteen-year-old Deena Marten wants the same freedom every teenager craves. But when she can't have her way, her rebellious temperament erupts in violence. Her parents, Cynthia and Todd, fear her new boyfriend, Garret, 17, is the cause. Distraught, Stephanie turns to alcohol, and Todd escapes in his work. They're unaware their Boy Scout son Adam, 13, sips from a vodka bottle hidden in his bedroom. And the problems in this dysfunctional family continue to worsen.

Cast

Hilary Swank, Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Adam Hendershott, Nan Martin, Andrew Kavovit, Kathleen Wilhoite, Beau Billingslea

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What is "Terror in the Family" about?

Fifteen-year-old Deena Marten wants the same freedom every teenager craves. But when she can't have her way, her rebellious temperament erupts in violence. Her parents, Cynthia and Todd, fear her new boyfriend, Garret, 17, is the cause. Distraught, Stephanie turns to alcohol, and Todd escapes in his work. They're unaware their Boy Scout son Adam, 13, sips from a vodka bottle hidden in his bedroom. And the problems in this dysfunctional family continue to worsen.

When was "Terror in the Family" released?

Terror in the Family was released in 1996.

Who stars in "Terror in the Family"?

The cast includes Hilary Swank, Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Adam Hendershott.