For the Love of Aaron_
"Neither mental illness, nor the courts can stand between a mother and son"
Family Ties' Meredith Baxter Birney stars in this made-for-television movie about a woman threatened with losing her son to her ex-husband. Following her divorce, Margaret's son Aaron is the only person who matters to her. But when Margaret unexpectedly begins showing symptoms of mental-illness, the boy's father decides she is incapable of safely caring for their child. Determined to retain custody, Margaret embarks on a courtroom fight as well as a fight to maintain her own sanity.
Starring
Meredith Baxter, Nick Mancuso, Keegan MacIntosh
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
For the Love of Aaron was released 32 years ago in 1994.
Overview
Family Ties' Meredith Baxter Birney stars in this made-for-television movie about a woman threatened with losing her son to her ex-husband. Following her div...
For the Love of Aaron is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (15)
Meredith Baxter
Margaret Gibson
Nick Mancuso
Stuart Singer
KM
Keegan MacIntosh
Aaron
John Kapelos
Dr. Teplitsky
Malcolm Stewart
Duncan Miller
Blu Mankuma
Mark Perkins
Matthew Walker
Joanna Gleason
Shirley
Michael J Rogers
Donald Culver
Janie Woods-Morris
Hattie Singer
Meredith Bain Woodward
Judge
TT
Tyler Thompson
Herman
Sheila Paterson
Neighbor
P. Lynn Johnson
Nurse Dorothy
Duff MacDonald
Room Service Attendant (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is For the Love of Aaron about?
Family Ties' Meredith Baxter Birney stars in this made-for-television movie about a woman threatened with losing her son to her ex-husband. Following her divorce, Margaret's son Aaron is the only person who matters to her. But when Margaret unexpectedly begins showing symptoms of mental-illness, the boy's father decides she is incapable of safely caring for their child. Determined to retain custody, Margaret embarks on a courtroom fight as well as a fight to maintain her own sanity.
How long is For the Love of Aaron?
For the Love of Aaron has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in For the Love of Aaron?
The cast of For the Love of Aaron includes Meredith Baxter, Nick Mancuso, Keegan MacIntosh, John Kapelos, Malcolm Stewart.
GENRES (2)
Drama
TV Movie
