Chosen Family (film)

Chosen Family
Chosen Family
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Heather Graham
Written by	Heather Graham
Produced by	Chad A. Verdi ; Michelle Verdi; Chad Verdi Jr.; Andre Relis; Michael Nickels; Paul Luba; Anthony Gudas;
Starring	Heather Graham; John Brotherton ; Andrea Savage ; Michael Gross ; Julie Halston ; Thomas Lennon ; Julia Stiles ;
Cinematography	Steven Fierberg
Production; company	Verdi Productions;
Distributed by	Brainstorm Media
Release dates	February 17, 2024(Santa Barbara); October 11, 2024;
Running time	88 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Last updated July 09, 2025

Chosen Family is a 2024 American comedy-drama film, written and directed by Heather Graham. It stars Graham, John Brotherton, Andrea Savage, Michael Gross, Julie Halston, Thomas Lennon and Julia Stiles.

Cast

Heather Graham as Ann
John Brotherton as Steve
Andrea Savage as Roz
Michael Gross as Alfred
Julie Halston as Dorothy
Thomas Lennon as Max
Julia Stiles as Clio
Odessa Rae as Frances
Ella Grace Helton as Lilly
Mark Famiglietti as Todd
Sriram Emani as John

Production

In May 2023, it was announced Heather Graham would direct, write, and star in the film, with Julia Stiles, Thomas Lennon, Michael Gross, Andrea Savage, John Brotherton, and Odessa Rae also joining the cast.^[2]^[3]

Principal photography concluded by June 2023, in Rhode Island.^[4]^[5]

Release

It had its world premiere at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 17, 2024.^[6] In August 2024, Brainstorm Media acquired distribution rights to the film, setting it for an October 11, 2024, release.^[7]

References

↑ "Chosen Family[M]". Australian Classification Board . May 2, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
↑ Ritman, Alex (May 15, 2023). "Cannes: VMI Boards Heather Graham Rom-Com 'Chosen Family,' Unveils First-Look Image (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 22, 2023.
↑ Brew, Caroline (September 26, 2023). "Verdi Productions Gears Up to Release 'Junction,' 'Knockout Blonde,' Heather Graham's 'Chosen Family' in 2024 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved October 22, 2023.
↑ "Heather Graham's Romantic Comedy "Chosen Family" Wraps in Ocean State". Rhode Island . June 28, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
↑ Loesch, Cailin (June 29, 2023). "Heather Graham's Romantic Comedy 'Chosen Family' Wraps In Rhode Island". Patch Media . Retrieved October 22, 2023.
↑ Thompson, Jaden (January 16, 2024). "'Madu' to Open Santa Barbara International Film Festival". Variety . Retrieved January 16, 2024.
↑ Gardner, Chris (August 6, 2024). "Heather Graham's 'Chosen Family' Acquired by Brainstorm Media". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 6, 2024.

External links

Chosen Family at IMDb

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[1] "Chosen Family[M]". Australian Classification Board . May 2, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2025.

[2] Ritman, Alex (May 15, 2023). "Cannes: VMI Boards Heather Graham Rom-Com 'Chosen Family,' Unveils First-Look Image (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 22, 2023.

[3] Brew, Caroline (September 26, 2023). "Verdi Productions Gears Up to Release 'Junction,' 'Knockout Blonde,' Heather Graham's 'Chosen Family' in 2024 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved October 22, 2023.

[4] "Heather Graham's Romantic Comedy "Chosen Family" Wraps in Ocean State". Rhode Island . June 28, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.

[5] Loesch, Cailin (June 29, 2023). "Heather Graham's Romantic Comedy 'Chosen Family' Wraps In Rhode Island". Patch Media . Retrieved October 22, 2023.

[6] Thompson, Jaden (January 16, 2024). "'Madu' to Open Santa Barbara International Film Festival". Variety . Retrieved January 16, 2024.

[7] Gardner, Chris (August 6, 2024). "Heather Graham's 'Chosen Family' Acquired by Brainstorm Media". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 6, 2024.

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