Family

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Family

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2019

1h 25m

Comedy

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Kate Stone is career-focused with a brash attitude that keeps relationships at an arm's length. When her estranged brother calls asking her to baby-sit her tween niece Maddie, Kate reluctantly agrees to help. But baby-sitting overnight unexpectedly turns into a week, and Kate's life spins into chaos. As Maddie reveals stories of being bullied and of wanting to run away and be a Juggalo, the two form a unique bond.

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Critics Consensus

The definitive juggalo-infused self-discovery comedy, Family transcends its overly familiar elements with fresh twists and Taylor Schilling's appealing performance.

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Katie Walsh

Los Angeles Times

This charming, shaggy story of embracing oneself to authentically connect with others is peppered with appealing performances...

Apr 29, 2019

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

Family successfully milks laughs from its contrived premise, and its game cast help it rise above its conventional roots.

Rated: B-

Apr 26, 2019

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Cary Darling

Houston Chronicle

"Family" is rarely laugh-out-loud funny...but it has a good-natured charm, the underutilized presence of Brian Tyree Henry as a martial-arts instructor, and [Taylor] Schilling to make it more memorable than it has a right to be.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 26, 2019

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

A genuine hidden gem.

Feb 13, 2024

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Paul Kanieski

KSQD Community Radio

Family, the movie, is a frequently funny and occasionally hilarious look at the importance of family in whatever shapes it takes, whether immediate, extended or virtual.

Jul 25, 2023

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Betsy Bozdech

AWFJ.org

Laura Steinel's quirky, poignant comedy about a reluctant aunt and her awkward niece stands out from the crowd.

Oct 14, 2021

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Austin C.

Loved this movie and loved the message it gave about family

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/25

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g j

The comedy doesn't really land, but I guess it delivers what it says on the tin if twee family values dramadies are your thing.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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Roseanne V

Fun, light, entertaining little comedy that has a few LMAO moments.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/23

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Cork B

Family is low key, with some fairly dry, hilarious jokes embedded in the dialogue. I think part of what holds this movie back is the lead character. Not necessarily that the actress did a bad job, quite the opposite. But how such a loner outcast with no time management, planning or social skills, and a drinking problem ever got ahead in corporate America is beyond me. And the juggalo stuff was just dumb, although I can understand why they added it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/23

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Alex W

A light-hearted, heart-warming quick flick with a message everyone can relate to. Very well acted - Schilling was excellent.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/12/23

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tom m

It was okay. I'm not a huge fan of Talylor Schilling (Piper of Orange Is The New Black), but she did an okay job in this. She has a distinctive brand of comedy that works reasonably well. It touches on a bit of culture of which I was heretofore unware, "Juggalos".

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

Kate Stone is career-focused with a brash attitude that keeps relationships at an arm's length. When her estranged brother calls asking her to baby-sit her tween niece Maddie, Kate reluctantly agrees to help. But baby-sitting overnight unexpectedly turns into a week, and Kate's life spins into chaos. As Maddie reveals stories of being bullied and of wanting to run away and be a Juggalo, the two form a unique bond.

Director: Laura Steinel
Producer: Jeremy Garelick, Kit Giordano, Sue Naegle
Screenwriter: Laura Steinel
Distributor: The Film Arcade
Production Co: Naegle Ink
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 19, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 16, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $126.5K
Runtime: 1h 25m

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