Family Nest (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Family Nest is a drama film directed by Béla Tarr, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Családi tüzfészek (aka Family Nest) is an intimate portrayal of a family slowly disintegrating under various pressures in late 1970s communist Hungary. The plot of the film is deceptively simple, with the occasional momentous event--including one that's relatively shocking, but plot in a conventional sense is not the focus here.
Who’s in it. Family Nest stars Laszlóné Horváth as Irén, László Horváth as Laci, Gábor Kun as Laci apja and Gábor Ifj. Kun as Gabi, Laci testvére, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Family Nest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Nest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Nest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Nest (1979)?
- In US, Family Nest is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family Nest worth watching?
- Family Nest holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family Nest?
- Family Nest stars Laszlóné Horváth, László Horváth, Gábor Kun, Gábor Ifj. Kun and Gaborne Kún.
- When was Family Nest released?
- Family Nest was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.