Comedy ·Family ·Drama · United States of America · 2026 · 1h 34m

The Family Recipe

The Family Recipe poster
Director
Karl Ryan Erikson
Cast
Stacey van Gorder as Alison Mitchell Chris Connell as Gary Mitchell Caroline Digan as Nancy Mitchell Ethan Fisher as Andrew Mitchell Benjamin Erikson as Larry Mitchell Christopher J Reilly as Gene Sr.
Crew
Nicholas Pietroniro — Director of Photography Karl Ryan Erikson — Editor Karl Ryan Erikson — Writer Karl Ryan Erikson — Producer Caroline Erikson — Producer
Tagline

The recipe is simple. The family isn’t.

Synopsis

Alison is determined to host the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for her unpredictable family. But as traditions collide and tensions rise, the day quickly spirals into chaos. Between clashing personalities, unexpected distractions, and everything that can go wrong… going wrong, she’s left trying to keep the peace before the entire day falls apart.

Trailer The Family Recipe — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
chaosgenerations conflictthanksgivingdysfunctional familyteenage crushsibling rivalryfamilygossipfamily conflictdramedyawkward situationheartfelt
Key Collaborators
Karl Ryan Erikson Director Nicholas Pietroniro Director of Photography Karl Ryan Erikson Editor Karl Ryan Erikson Writer Karl Ryan Erikson Producer Caroline Erikson Producer
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