Family Flaw (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2002, Family Flaw is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Alberto Simone, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. A runaway coffin, a conservative wedding, an eccentric older man, two transsexuals, the police and an adorable puppy, collide on a humorous and heartwarming journey through the picturesque South of Italy. The "unexpected" death of 103 year-old Rosa creates an awkward family reunion the evening before what was to be a lush and opulent wedding. Rosa's grand-daughter, Chiara Gammarota, is set to marry the son of a wealthy general, much to the excitement of her conservative father, Nicolo. Francesco, Nicolo's "eccentric" brother caused a town scandal when he revealed his homosexuality 40 years earlier. He has returned for the wedding-turned-funeral and the two polar opposites see each other for the first time in decades. Acting on the final wishes of their mother the conflicting brothers reluctantly embark on drive through the countryside to bury their mother in their hometown; forcing them to confront family secrets...

Who’s in it. Family Flaw stars Nino Manfredi as Francesco Gammarota, Lino Banfi as Nicola Gammarota, Carlo Cascone as Proietti and Simone Corrente as Roberto (Nicola's son), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Family Flaw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Flaw page.

If you liked it. Fans of Family Flaw tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Family Flaw (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family Flaw change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Family Flaw worth watching?
Family Flaw holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Family Flaw?
Family Flaw stars Nino Manfredi, Lino Banfi, Carlo Cascone, Simone Corrente and Jayne Ashbourne.
When was Family Flaw released?
Family Flaw was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.