Family Life (1971): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1971 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1971, Family Life is a drama film directed by Ken Loach, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Janice Baildon ist ein 19-jähriges Mädchen, das mitten in einer Identitätskrise steckt. Als sie schwanger wird, zwingen ihre konservativen Eltern sie zur Abtreibung, woraufhin sie einen Nervenzusammenbruch erleidet. Anstatt Verständnis für ihre Tochter aufzubringen und sie in ihrer schwierigen Lebenslage zu unterstützen, weisen die Eltern Janice in eine psychiatrische Klinik ein. Es folgt eine grausame Elektroschockbehandlung, bis nichts weiter von ihr übrig bleibt, als die leblose Hülle eines Menschen.
Who’s in it. Family Life stars Sandy Ratcliff as Janice Baildon, Bill Dean as Mr. Baildon, Grace Cave as Mrs. Baildon and Michael Riddall as Dr. Donaldson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Family Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Life tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Family Life (1971)?
- In USA, Family Life is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family Life worth watching?
- Family Life holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Family Life?
- Family Life stars Sandy Ratcliff, Bill Dean, Grace Cave, Michael Riddall and Malcolm Tierney.
- When was Family Life released?
- Family Life was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.