The Family Recipe
“The recipe is simple. The family isn’t.”
2026•1h 34m•Released
ComedyFamilyDrama
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.
Director
Karl Ryan Erikson
Writer
Karl Ryan Erikson
Studio
Lucky Elephant Films
Cast
Stacey van Gorder
Alison Mitchell
Chris Connell
Gary Mitchell
Caroline Digan
Nancy Mitchell
Ethan Fisher
Andrew Mitchell
Benjamin Erikson
Larry Mitchell
Christopher J Reilly
Gene Sr.
Miranda Ann Meene
Carol
Larky Barnes
Grandpa Tim
Cheryl McClendon
Grandma Margo
Michael P.J. Marston
Bucky
Mark Townsley
Kyle
Gina Marie Rodriguez
May
Merritt Reid
Theo
Jackie McCarthy
Desiree
Nick Mara
Gene Jr.
Production
Company
Lucky Elephant Films
Producer
Karl Ryan Erikson
Producer
Caroline Erikson
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