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Brief History of a Family

2024Movie1 h 40 min

DramaMystery
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic80–Rotten Tomatoes92%–

A slow-burning, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Make yourself at home.

A middle-class family's fate becomes intertwined with their only son's enigmatic new friend in post one-child policy China, putting unspoken secrets, unmet expectations, and untended emotions under the microscope.

Feels like

  • Chinese Family Drama
  • Post-One-Child Policy
  • Intergenerational Conflict
  • Psychological Nuances
  • Secrets & Lies
  • Social Observation
  • Character-Driven
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Slow Burn

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Lin Jianjie
Written by
Lin Jianjie
Produced by
Lou Ying, Zhou Ping, Wang Yiwen
Music by
Toke Brorson Odin

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Facts

September 26, 2024 · 1 h 40 min · Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Released
September 26, 2024
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, France, Denmark, Qatar
Box office
$2,661
Available in
25 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Brief History of a Family?"

Questions about Brief History of a Family

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Where can I stream Brief History of a Family?

It streams in 18 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Brief History of a Family worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Brief History of a Family plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Brief History of a Family in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.