A Revolutionary Family (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1960, A Revolutionary Family is a drama and history film directed by Choui Khoua, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. At the age of 16 Zhou Lian, who lost her parents at the age of two and was raised by a stepmother, marries Jiang Mei, a progressive young man from Changsha No. 1 Normal School. Jiang Meiqing has also lost both of his parents. The couple has two sons, Liqun, Xiaoqing and daughter Xiaolian. The film follows the family through turbulent times from 1924 to 1930.
Who’s in it. A Revolutionary Family stars Yu Lan as Lian Zhou, Sun Daolin as Meiqing Jiang, Zhang Liang as Liqun Jiang and Shi Xiaoman as Xiaoqing Jiang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Revolutionary Family 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 A Revolutionary Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Revolutionary Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Revolutionary Family (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Revolutionary Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Revolutionary Family worth watching?
- A Revolutionary Family holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Revolutionary Family?
- A Revolutionary Family stars Yu Lan, Sun Daolin, Zhang Liang, Shi Xiaoman and Luo Guoliang.
- When was A Revolutionary Family released?
- A Revolutionary Family was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.