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Family Life

1971Movie1 h 48 minNR

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

A young woman, Janice, is living with her restrictive and conservative parents, who lead a dull working-class life and consider their daughter to be “misbehaving” whenever she’s trying to find her own way in life.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Ken Loach
Written by
David Mercer
Produced by
Tony Garnett
Music by
Marc Wilkinson

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Facts

November 17, 1971 · 1 h 48 min · NR

Released
November 17, 1971
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
30 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Family Life?"

Questions about Family Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Family Life?

It streams in 26 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Family Life worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Family Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Family Life?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.