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Lifestories: Families in Crisis

  • TV Series
  • 1992–1996
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
216
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Lifestories: Families in Crisis (1992)
DramaFamilyThriller

Based on true stories, this series depicts a variety of important and critical events that can happen in the lives of children and teenagers.Based on true stories, this series depicts a variety of important and critical events that can happen in the lives of children and teenagers.Based on true stories, this series depicts a variety of important and critical events that can happen in the lives of children and teenagers.

  • Stars
    • Craig Wasson
    • Wil Wheaton
    • Calista Flockhart
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    216
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Craig Wasson
      • Wil Wheaton
      • Calista Flockhart
    • 8User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 20 wins & 27 nominations total

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    Craig Wasson
    Craig Wasson
    • Bill Bell…
    • 1992–1994
    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Robert Bierer
    • 1992
    Calista Flockhart
    Calista Flockhart
    • Mary-Margaret Carter
    • 1992
    Dina Spybey-Waters
    Dina Spybey-Waters
    • Becky Bell
    • 1992
    Adam LaVorgna
    Adam LaVorgna
    • Joey Di Paolo
    • 1992
    Benari Poulten
    • Brian Darling
    • 1992
    Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    • Kevin Tunell
    • 1993
    Ali Thomas
    • Katie Koestner
    • 1993
    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Aaron Henry
    • 1994
    Alexis Cruz
    Alexis Cruz
    • Eddie Matos
    • 1994
    Sabrina Lloyd
    Sabrina Lloyd
    • Heidi Leiter
    • 1994
    Blake Bashoff
    Blake Bashoff
    • Calvin Mire
    • 1994
    Andrew Kavovit
    Andrew Kavovit
    • Brandon Clifton
    • 1994
    Ward Saxton
    • Trevor Ferrell
    • 1994
    Michael Shulman
    Michael Shulman
    • Benny Agrelo
    • 1996
    Amy Aquino
    Amy Aquino
    • Carol Di Paolo
    • 1992
    Chris McKenna
    Chris McKenna
    • Michael Darling
    • 1992
    Curnal Achilles Aulisio
    Curnal Achilles Aulisio
    • Dale King
    • 1992
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    therrioett

    Stories That Stay With You

    I have seen all of the episodes of this series, but the one that sticks out the most is with Sam Rockwell. He plays a drunk driver who kills a young woman in a car accident. His punishment is to write a check FOR $1 every month and send it to the parents. It is a very strong story with an invaluable lesson about how precious life is, and how so many lives are ruined with one irresponsible mistake. This whole series was very moving because after the short story, the main character of the story, or that person's family spoke about how the story effected their lives. More raw and real than the after-school special,I saw it when I was 12, and I still remember it at 24. A very good series, indeed.
    10roopjm

    It really stick with you, especially Gunplay: The Last day in the life of Brian Darling

    I watched every episode in this series as they aired in the early 90s. As a kid, I didn't fully understand them completely, but their lessons have always been with me into adulthood.

    Gunplay: The Last day in the life of Brian Darling had an extraordinary impact on me. It left such a feeling of dread in my stomach, and that feeling always returns when I have read about similar events, or even a scene in The Sixth Sense.

    I did not touch a gun until I was in my late 20s, and only with a Police Officer friend of mine. This type of tragedy happens every day, and makes me think "If they had only seen this show"
    adribaer

    Best HBO movie ever made

    "A Child Betrayed" changed my life. I know a lot of people who have had this experience. The movie was really realistic and the acting was so good I couldn't tear myself away. I especially liked the supporting cast (some child actors who really were phenomenal). The kid who played Kenny was the best. I think that the story is an important one to tell. I know this movie won some Emmys. It totally deserves them! The movie was touching. I recommend it to anyone interested in religion, acting, or kids. Not only did the movie report accurate events, but it did so in a really emotional way. Some shots were in-your-face intense. There is this one where the kid Kenny feels really sad because his friend is going to get molested, and there's this close up on him and he's really a good actor so it seems totally realistic. Everyone should see this movie!
    Phantasiii

    An important series to watch when you're young.

    Being a preteen when this show came to air, it was eye opening! It dealt with hard life issues and showed the consequences of ones actions and how those actions affect the lives of others.

    I know a lot of parents nowadays would not let their kids be subjected to this material but let me tell you as one who watched them in their youth- Let them watch it and watch it alone. This could be a defining moment in their lives. These issues exist and have to be dealt with daily. Better for them to have a reference point and a way to cope then to face reality unequipped.

    Watch this series!
    Nocgirl72

    The story I saw in this series was really cool.

    I have been having a hard time finding info on this series. I saw a episode from this series on HBO one day that was part of this "Lifestories" compilation. It was good and very realistic. The story I saw was a true story-after it aired there was a brief commentary by the actual date-rape victim. I believe Ali Larter played the victim. Anyways she was good and I was impressed on how real-life she made that role seem. Anyways I am curious to see the rest of the shows in this series.

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    • Release date
      • August 1, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Z życia wzięte
    • Filming locations
      • Bronxville, New York, USA
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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