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A Family

2011Movie1 h 42 min

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–62%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Ditte owns a gallery, has a loving boyfriend and her dream job in New York is within reach. But Ditte is also the youngest generation of the famous bakery dynasty, Rheinwald, and when her beloved, but dominating father comes down with a serious illness, Ditte is faced with the grueling decision: To pursue her own dreams, or to continue the legacy of her family.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Succession
  • Melancholy
  • Responsibility
  • Contemporary
  • Emotional
  • Danish
  • Character-Driven
  • Patriarchal

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Pernille Fischer Christensen
Written by
Kim Fupz Aakeson, Pernille Fischer Christensen
Produced by
Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Vinca Wiedemann
Music by
Sebastian Öberg

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Facts

February 24, 2011 · 1 h 42 min · Drama

Released
February 24, 2011
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Family?"

Questions about A Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Family?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Family worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6).

Is A Family okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Family good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is A Family plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is A Family in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.