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The Wolberg Family

2009Movie1 h 20 min

ComedyDrama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

A hopeful comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

He can deliver a breathtaking speech on the American soul to flabbergasted schoolboys, get mixed up in the private lives of his citizens, and even get his 18-year-old daughter to swear that never, but never, would she leave home. Meet Simon Wolberg, mayor of a small provincial city, madly in love with his wife, an interfering father and provocative son. This man is driven by an obsession with his family. Which leads him to test the force and fragility of these bonds.

Feels like

  • Family Dynamics
  • Small-Town Life
  • Political Satire
  • Coming-of-Age Themes
  • Provincial France
  • Character-Driven
  • Interfering Father
  • Eccentric Characters

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Axelle Ropert
Written by
Axelle Ropert
Produced by
David Thion, Philippe Martin
Music by
Damien Guillaume, Laurent Gabiot, Claire-Anne Largeron

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Facts

December 2, 2009 · 1 h 20 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
December 2, 2009
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Belgium
Available in
5 countries

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

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Where can I stream The Wolberg Family?

Criterion

In the United States, The Wolberg Family streams on Criterion. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Wolberg Family worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Wolberg Family okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Wolberg Family make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

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

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Wolberg Family in English?

French

No, it was made in French.