Family Plan

Family Plan

Year: 1997

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: English

Director: Fred Gerber

FamilyComedy

A bumbling guy takes a group of orphans to summer camp.

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Timeline & Setting – Family Plan (1997)

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Camp Sedona, Arizona, Chez Sedona

Camp Sedona is a children's summer camp set in the Arizona desert. It sits beside the planned Chez Sedona, an adult resort that represents a clash between care and commerce. The sunlit, outdoor camp atmosphere contrasts with investor ambitions, grounding the story in a concrete, real-world setting.

🌵 Desert 🏕️ Camp

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Main Characters – Family Plan (1997)

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Sol Rubins

A dying millionaire and the owner of Camp Sedona who plans to leave the camp to his niece. He values the camp's memory and family legacy, guiding the story with a quiet, caring presence.

💰 Wealthy 🧭 Legacy 🧓 Elderly

Julie Rubins

Sol's niece who aims to preserve the camp's spirit and later pursues a life with Matt, while navigating the threat of selling Camp Sedona. She evolves from a camp-focused caretaker to a partner and adoptive mother.

💎 Heiress 💖 Family 🏕️ Camp

Jeffrey Chase

Julie’s fiancé whose ambition to sell the camp to investors drives the central conflict. His lack of transparency and focus on profits put him at odds with the camp's community values.

💼 Ambitious 💰 Investor 🧭 Conflict

Alec McKenzie

The older McKenzie brother, rebellious yet protective of Eli. He schemes to run away to Phoenix but gradually shows loyalty to his new guardians and the camp family.

🧒 Rebel 🧭 Adventurous 👫 Sibling

Eli McKenzie

The younger McKenzie brother, shy and hopeful, who longs to find his mother. He leans on Alec and the camp’s adults as he searches for belonging.

🧒 Shy 🧭 Searching 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Family

Harry Haber

The camp director who orchestrates the Mid Valley Home kids' trip to Camp Sedona, balancing the youngsters' needs with the quirks of adult humor and responsibility.

🎭 Camp Leader 🧭 Warm 🧩 Mischief

Cliff Haber

Harry Haber’s son who helps manage the kids at home and contributes to the rescue when the brothers run away, representing practical caregiving.

🧒 Protective 🛡️ Caregiver 🧭 Family

Matt Nolan

The camp director who grows close to Eli and Alec and ultimately asks Julie to marry him, forming a new family unit and embracing guardianship of the boys.

👨‍💼 Camp Director ❤️ Partner 🏡 Family Builder

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Major Themes – Family Plan (1997)

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❤️ Family

The film centers on family and belonging beyond bloodlines as Sol's legacy influences Julie, Matt, and the two boys. The arrival of Alec and Eli tests loyalty and prompts adults to commit to care and protection. Found family becomes the backbone of the story, culminating in a shared future for the kids.

💼 Business vs. Family

Jeffrey's attempt to transform Camp Sedona into a profitable resort pits investor interests against the camp's welfare. The tension between wealth, development, and the children's needs drives much of the conflict. The resolution favors community and caretaking over financial gain.

💞 Romance & Commitment

Julie and Matt's growing bond runs parallel to the kids' journey toward stability. Their relationship deepens as they decide to build a home for Eli and Alec, signaling a new family unit. The romance intertwines with a shared commitment to the camp and the boys.

🧭 Belonging & Growth

Alec and Eli's search for a mother and a place to belong propels much of the plot and provides emotional stakes for the adults. Their pursuit of a stable family leads to adoption and a sense of security at Camp Sedona. The narrative emphasizes growth through responsibility and connection.

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