There Was Once a Family (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1972, There Was Once a Family is a comedy film directed by György Révész, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. This film describes the narrator's childhood, the years before and after the Hungarian Soviet Republic, in a burlesque and fabulous style and with the humour of a child's fantasy.
Who’s in it. There Was Once a Family stars Éva Ruttkai as Liza, Zoltán Latinovits as Géza, Dajka Margit as Anna néni and Béla Ernyei as Jancsi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, There Was Once a Family has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch There Was Once a Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of There Was Once a Family tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch There Was Once a Family (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for There Was Once a Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is There Was Once a Family worth watching?
- There Was Once a Family holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in There Was Once a Family?
- There Was Once a Family stars Éva Ruttkai, Zoltán Latinovits, Dajka Margit, Béla Ernyei and Mari Törőcsik.
- When was There Was Once a Family released?
- There Was Once a Family was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.