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Friend of the Family

1995Movie1 h 43 minR

DramaThriller
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5

A romantic drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Not for scares, laughs or comfort.

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Story

... something for everyone

A free-spirited natural beauty teaches an entire family to reconnect with their own sexuality. Elke is invited to stay with the Stillman family in their luxurious home in Malibu. The outward appearances of a happy and successful family soon dissolve as Elke finds each to have emotional and sexual problems that only she can help them overcome.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Sexual Awakening
  • Relationship Drama
  • Suburban Secrets
  • Character-Driven
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Intimate Relationships
  • Complex Dynamics

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Edward Holzman
Written by
Edward Holzman, April Moskowitz
Produced by
Andrew W. Garroni
Music by
Richard Bronskill

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Facts

June 1, 1995 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
June 1, 1995
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Friend of the Family?"

Questions about Friend of the Family

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Where can I stream Friend of the Family?

PlexFawesome

In the United States, Friend of the Family is free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Friend of the Family worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 4.5).

Is there a sequel to Friend of the Family?

  1. Friend of the Family (1995)
  2. Friend of the Family II (1996)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Friend of the Family II (1996).

Is Friend of the Family good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Friend of the Family plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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