The Family Game (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1983, The Family Game is a comedy and drama film directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A sendup of the stereotypical Japanese family: dad is a salaryman jerk, unable to relate to anyone; mom is a hopeless housewife; the older son is a moderate academic success; but the younger son is a rebellious goof-off for whom a tutor must be hired. The tutor, played by the prototypical bad boy actor Matsuda Yusaku, proceeds to blow the entire family apart.
Who’s in it. The Family Game stars Yūsaku Matsuda as Yoshimoto, Jūzō Itami as Mr. Numata, Yuki Saori as Mrs. Numata and Ichirôta Miyakawa as Shigeyuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Family Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Family Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Family Game tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Family Game (1983)?
- In US, The Family Game is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Family Game worth watching?
- The Family Game holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Family Game?
- The Family Game stars Yūsaku Matsuda, Jūzō Itami, Yuki Saori, Ichirôta Miyakawa and Junichi Tsujita.
- When was The Family Game released?
- The Family Game was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.