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The Marathon Family

1982Movie1 h 32 min

ComedyDrama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Rotten Tomatoes–100%

A nostalgic, quirky comedy movie about family and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

The Topalović family has been in the burial business for generations. When the 150-year-old Pantelija dies, five generations of his heirs start to fight for the inheritance.

Feels like

  • Dark Balkan Comedy
  • Generational Conflict
  • Morbid Humor
  • Family Satire
  • Quirky Characters
  • Nostalgic
  • Absurdist Situations
  • Serbian Cinema

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Slobodan Šijan
Written by
Dušan Kovačević
Produced by
Milan Žmukić
Music by
Zoran Simjanović

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Facts

March 4, 1982 · 1 h 32 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
March 4, 1982
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Serbian
Made in
Serbia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Marathon Family worth watching?"

Questions about The Marathon Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Marathon Family worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.8).

Is The Marathon Family okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Marathon Family make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is The Marathon Family plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Marathon Family in English?

Serbian

No, it was made in Serbian.