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Family

1994Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

Summary

The Spencer family live in a working class estate in Dublin.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Family episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Charlo, 8.9
  2. S1 E2 John Paul, 8.7

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Winterbottom
Written by
Roddy Doyle

Everyone

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

Facts

May 3, 1994 · May 24, 1994 · Ended

First aired
May 3, 1994
Last aired
May 24, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland, United Kingdom

Tropes

One-Word Title, Home-Early Surprise, Plot-Inciting Infidelity +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Family worth watching?"

Questions about Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Family worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.4).

Is Family okay for kids?

Strong languageDrug use

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Family?

3 h

About 3 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1994 to 1994.

Is Family plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.