Family Secrets (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2001, Family Secrets is a drama film directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Autumn 1978 in suburban Sweden. Everything seems to be fine with the middle class Bendrick family with their two teenage children and a younger son, until the mother starts seeing her first love again after 20 years. Just like their badly built house, the family façade starts slowly crumbling into pieces. The daughter, 15, finds her first love, and the boys too are puzzled by their own questions around adolescence and sexuality. The father tries to keep up a happy face, while the youngest son is the first and the most sensitive to realize how the family is heading towards a disaster.
Who’s in it. Family Secrets stars Rolf Lassgård as Bosse Bendricks, Maria Lundqvist as Mona Bendricks, Magnus Krepper as Kjell's Father and Sissela Kyle as Gun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Family Secrets has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Secrets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Secrets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Secrets (2001)?
- In US, Family Secrets is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family Secrets worth watching?
- Family Secrets holds an audience score of 4.9 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 Secrets?
- Family Secrets stars Rolf Lassgård, Maria Lundqvist, Magnus Krepper, Sissela Kyle and Barbro Kollberg.
- When was Family Secrets released?
- Family Secrets was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.