Without Family (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1984, Without Family is a drama and family film directed by Vladimir Bortko, running about 163 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about an orphan boy, abandoned by his family. He was raised by his kind adopted mother, and was sold by his adopted father in hardship to a traveling man who eventually, became his teacher and a father-figure. With his teacher, he learned to play music and perform on the street with 3 intelligent dogs and a monkey. He traveled through the towns of France, and through life twist and turn, eventually, lead to the ultimate search for his real family.
Who’s in it. Without Family stars Aleksandr Vasilyev as Remi, Yelena Solovey as Mrs. Milligan, Zinoviy Gerdt as Espinassu and Sos Sargsyan as Vitalis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Without Family sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Without Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of Without Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Without Family (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Without Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Without Family worth watching?
- Without Family holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Without Family?
- Without Family stars Aleksandr Vasilyev, Yelena Solovey, Zinoviy Gerdt, Sos Sargsyan and Eugenija Pleškytė.
- When was Without Family released?
- Without Family was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 163 minutes.