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The Guide to the Perfect Family

2021Movie1 h 42 min

ComedyDrama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–57%

A melancholic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A couple in Québec deals with the pitfalls, pressure and high expectations of raising kids in a society obsessed with success and social media image.

Feels like

  • Family Dynamics
  • Social Media Pressure
  • Quebecois Society
  • Parental Expectations
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Psychological Drama
  • Technology and Humanity
  • Satirical Elements

Cast

24 of 57

Crew

Directed by
Ricardo Trogi
Written by
Louis Morissette
Produced by
Louis Morissette, Louis-Philippe Drolet, Félize Frappier

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 14, 2021 · 1 h 42 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
July 14, 2021
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Guide to the Perfect Family?"

Questions about The Guide to the Perfect Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Guide to the Perfect Family?

Netflix

In the United States, The Guide to the Perfect Family streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Guide to the Perfect Family worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Guide to the Perfect Family okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Guide to the Perfect Family make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Guide to the Perfect 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.

Is The Guide to the Perfect Family in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.