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The Family

2013·Movie
1h 51min·R
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and dark humor

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Crime and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Some call it organized crime. Others call it family.

After ratting out his Mafia cohorts, Giovanni Manzoni and his family enter the Witness Protection Program and relocate to a sleepy town in France. Despite the best efforts of their handler to keep them in line, Giovanni (now called Fred Blake), his wife and children can't help but resort to doing things the "family" way. However, their dependence on such old habits places everyone in danger from vengeful mobsters.
Mob ComedyFish-out-of-WaterDarkly HumorousWitness ProtectionFamily ConflictAction-ComedyGangster TropesCulture ClashStylized Violence

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Family legally?

The Family is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Family worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Family rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Family?

1 h 51 min

The Family runs 1 h 51 min.

Is The Family based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Family?

Critics35
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate The Family higher (55) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Family a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$37 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is The Family in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Family?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Family in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Family use?

Witless Protection ProgramBlack ComedyTop Ten ListRenamed the SameI Should Write a Book About ThisCute and PsychoGirly BruiserDouble EntendreTitle DropLittle Miss SnarkerShout-OutForeshadowingand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for The Family, including Witless Protection Program, Black Comedy, Top Ten List.