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DRAMA . 1996 . 1h 26m . 5.7/10

Terror in the Family_

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.

Starring Hilary Swank, Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria
5.7/10
Rating
1h 26m
Runtime
1996
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Hilary Swank stars as Deena Marten in Terror in the Family.
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Year context
Terror in the Family was released 30 years ago in 1996.
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. H...
Terror in the Family is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 26m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (13 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is Terror in the Family?
Terror in the Family has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Terror in the Family?
The cast of Terror in the Family includes Hilary Swank, Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Adam Hendershott, Nan Martin.
What is the rating of Terror in the Family?
Terror in the Family has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

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Drama TV Movie
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