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Family Sins

2004·Movie
1h 30min

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

A real life story, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

The world saw them as the perfect family. The law found some perfect criminals.

Based on the true story of the Burt family who seemed normal, upstanding members of the community but were actually deeply embedded in crime. The matriarch took in foster children who were subsequently molested and abused by her husband and children and she kept a woman enslaved and imprisoned in the basement for over twenty years until the woman's daughter managed to get to Rhode Island Attorney General David Morwitz and expose the horrors taking place in the Burt household.
True CrimeFamily AbusePsychological TraumaSocial CommentaryDisturbingBleakIntense DramaMorally Repugnant

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Family Sins legally?

Family Sins is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Family Sins worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Family Sins rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Family Sins?

1 h 30 min

Family Sins runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Family Sins based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Family Sins in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada.