Family (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1996, Family is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Santiago wakes up like any other morning. He goes down to the kitchen and his whole family is waiting for him: it's his birthday. They all sing "Happy Birthday to You" and give him presents. But when he opens the present of his youngest son, he gets angry and says he doesn't like it. The boy starts crying and saying that he loves him, but Santiago answers that he doesn't believe him and he tells the boy that he is fired and that he wants another son, who is thinner, who doesn't need glasses and who resembles him more. Written by Pablo Montoya
Who’s in it. Family stars Amparo Muñoz as Carmen, Ágata Lys as Sole, Juan Luis Galiardo as Santiago and Elena Anaya as Luna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Family has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family (1996)?
- In US, Family is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family worth watching?
- Family holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Family?
- Family stars Amparo Muñoz, Ágata Lys, Juan Luis Galiardo, Elena Anaya and Chete Lera.
- When was Family released?
- Family was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.