The Family Friend (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2006, The Family Friend is a drama film directed by Paolo Sorrentino, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Geremia, an aging tailor/money lender, is a repulsive, mean, stingy man who lives alone in his shabby house with his scornful, bedridden mother. He has a morbid, obsessive relationship with money and he uses it to insinuate himself into other people's affairs, pretending to be the "family friend". One day he is asked by a man to lend him money for the wedding of Rosalba, his daughter. Geremia falls in love at first sight with the bewitching creature and and soon indulges in a "beauty and the beast" relationship...
Who’s in it. The Family Friend stars Giacomo Rizzo as Geremia, Fabrizio Bentivoglio as Gino, Laura Chiatti as Rosalba and Gigi Angelillo as Saverio, Rosalba's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Family Friend has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Family Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Family Friend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Family Friend (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Family Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Family Friend worth watching?
- The Family Friend holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Family Friend?
- The Family Friend stars Giacomo Rizzo, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Laura Chiatti, Gigi Angelillo and Clara Bindi.
- When was The Family Friend released?
- The Family Friend was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.