For the Love of Aaron
“Neither mental illness, nor the courts can stand between a mother and son”
Synopsis
Family Ties' Meredith Baxter Birney stars in this made-for-television movie about a woman threatened with losing her son to her ex-husband. Following her divorce, Margaret's son Aaron is the only person who matters to her. But when Margaret unexpectedly begins showing symptoms of mental-illness, the boy's father decides she is incapable of safely caring for their child. Determined to retain custody, Margaret embarks on a courtroom fight as well as a fight to maintain her own sanity.
Top Cast
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Meredith Baxter
Margaret Gibson
Nick Mancuso
Stuart Singer
Keegan MacIntosh
Aaron
John Kapelos
Dr. Teplitsky
Malcolm Stewart
Duncan Miller
Blu Mankuma
Mark Perkins
Matthew Walker
Joanna Gleason
Shirley
Michael J. Rogers
Donald Culver
Janie Woods-Morris
Hattie Singer
Meredith Bain Woodward
Judge
Tyler Thompson
Herman
Sheila Paterson
Neighbor
P. Lynn Johnson
Nurse Dorothy
Duff MacDonald
Room Service Attendant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Kent Harrison
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Silverman
- Original Score
- Lawrence Shragge
- Original Title
- For the Love of Aaron
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Kent Harrison
Peter Silverman
Lawrence Shragge
Glen MacPherson
Marian Rees, Bob Gray
Department Leadership Roster
John Kent Harrison
Director
Peter Silverman
Writer
Bob Gray
Producer
Lawrence Shragge
Original Music Composer
Glen MacPherson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About For the Love of Aaron
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What is For the Love of Aaron about?
Family Ties' Meredith Baxter Birney stars in this made-for-television movie about a woman threatened with losing her son to her ex-husband. Following her divorce, Margaret's son Aaron is the only person who matters to her. But when Margaret unexpectedly begins showing symptoms of mental-illness, the boy's father decides she is incapable of safely caring for their child. Determined to retain custody, Margaret embarks on a courtroom fight as well as a fight to maintain her own sanity.
Who directed For the Love of Aaron?
For the Love of Aaron was directed by John Kent Harrison.
Who stars in For the Love of Aaron?
The principal cast of For the Love of Aaron includes Meredith Baxter, Nick Mancuso, Keegan MacIntosh, John Kapelos, Malcolm Stewart.
When was For the Love of Aaron released and how long is it?
For the Love of Aaron was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for For the Love of Aaron?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For the Love of Aaron was composed by Lawrence Shragge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for For the Love of Aaron?
For the Love of Aaron holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).