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Families Like Ours

2024Show1 season7 episodes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic725.6Rotten Tomatoes93%–
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic725.6Rotten Tomatoes93%–

Summary

In a not-too-distant future, Denmark faces total evacuation due to rising water levels. As the nation prepares to leave their homes, high school student Laura must choose between her divorced parents and the boy she's fallen in love with.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Families Like Ours episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Sig nærmer tiden, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 Fårene skilles fra bukkene, 7.1
  3. S1 E3 Stå, engle, på vagt, 6.6
  4. S1 E4 Farvel, Danmark, 6.4
  5. S1 E5 Over alle grænser, 6.8
  6. S1 E6 Alt, hvad der sker under himlen, 6.8
  7. S1 E7 Jeg gør alting nyt, 6.5

Cast

24 of 69 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Thomas Vinterberg
Produced by
Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Kasper Dissing
Music by
Valentin Hadjadj

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Facts

October 20, 2024 · December 1, 2024 · Ended

First aired
October 20, 2024
Last aired
December 1, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Danish
Also spoken
English, French, Russian, Polish, Romanian
Made in
Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden
Available in
21 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Families Like Ours?"

Questions about Families Like Ours

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Families Like Ours?

Netflix

In the United States, Families Like Ours streams on Netflix. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Families Like Ours worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (62).

How long does it take to watch Families Like Ours?

6 h

About 6 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2024 to 2024.

Is Families Like Ours plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Families Like Ours good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Families Like Ours in English?

DanishEnglishFrenchRussianPolishRomanian

No, it was made in Danish, with some English, French, Russian, Polish, and Romanian.