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The Family McMullen

2025Movie1 h 50 minR

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic–7.0Rotten Tomatoes83%62%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A new generation. A new love. And the same McMullens.

30 years after the events of The Brothers McMullen, romantic entanglements plague a now fiftysomething Barry McMullen and his twentysomething kids, as well as his brother Patrick and widowed sister-in-law Molly, who are also facing similar unexpected hurdles.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Family Drama
  • Middle-Age Crisis Exploration
  • Dialogue-Driven Narrative
  • Nostalgic Indie Charm
  • Relatable Parental Struggles
  • Gentle Comedy of Manners
  • Emotional Reconciliation
  • Suburban Realism
  • Character Study Ensemble
  • Comfort Viewing Classic

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Edward Burns
Written by
Edward Burns
Produced by
Ellen H. Schwartz, Aaron Lubin
Music by
Seamus Egan

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Facts

October 15, 2025 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
October 15, 2025
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Available in
81 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Family McMullen?"

Questions about The Family McMullen

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Where can I stream The Family McMullen?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Family McMullen streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 80 other countries.

Is The Family McMullen worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is The Family McMullen a sequel?

  1. The Brothers McMullen (1995)
  2. The Family McMullen (2025)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Brothers McMullen (1995).

Is The Family McMullen okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Family McMullen make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Family McMullen good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.