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Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys

2008·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Business is like family. Keep your affairs in order.

Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a lasting friendship throughout several decades. Recently, their lives have become mired in turmoil as their adult children’s extramarital affairs, unethical business practices, and a dark secret threaten to derail family fortunes and unravel the lives of all involved. Charlotte and Alice decide to take a breather from it all by making a cross-country road trip in which they rediscover themselves and possibly find a way to save their families from ruin.
Southern Family DramaIntergenerational ConflictSocial Class CommentaryRedemption and ForgivenessSecrets and BetrayalAfrican-American CinemaRoad TripMoral DilemmasEmotional Storytelling

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys legally?

Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys is included with a subscription to Netflix and fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys rated?

PG-13Sexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys?

1 h 50 min

Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys?

Critics52
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 52 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys much the same way.

Was Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$37 million

Yes. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys?

4BECANLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys use?

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TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys, including Faux Affably Evil, Wham Line, Foreshadowing.