Familyhood (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, Familyhood is a comedy and drama film directed by Kim Tae-gon, running about 119 minutes. “There's something thicker than blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aging actress is desperate to become a mother. In menopause and too controversial for legal adoption, she decides to illegally adopt from a pregnant teenager while publicly faking pregnancy. The ensuing media circus at first revitalizes her career but then threatens to grow out of control and destroy everything she cares about.
Who’s in it. Familyhood stars Kim Hye-soo as Go Ju-yeon, Ma Dong-seok as Park Pyung-gu, Kim Hyun-soo as Kim Dan-ji and Kim Yong-geon as Mr. Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Familyhood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Familyhood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Familyhood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Familyhood (2016)?
- In US, Familyhood is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Familyhood worth watching?
- Familyhood holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Familyhood?
- Familyhood stars Kim Hye-soo, Ma Dong-seok, Kim Hyun-soo, Kim Yong-geon and Seo Hyun-jin.
- When was Familyhood released?
- Familyhood was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.