The Funeral (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, The Funeral is a drama and crime film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 99 minutes. “One family, one murder, too many lies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story concerns the funeral of one of three brothers in a family of gangsters that lived in New York in 1930s. Details of the past of the brothers and their families are shown through a series of flashbacks.
Who’s in it. The Funeral stars Christopher Walken as Ray Tempio, Chris Penn as Chez Tempio, Annabella Sciorra as Jean and Isabella Rossellini as Clara Tempio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Funeral has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Funeral page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Funeral tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Funeral (1996)?
- In GB, The Funeral is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Funeral worth watching?
- The Funeral holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Funeral?
- The Funeral stars Christopher Walken, Chris Penn, Annabella Sciorra, Isabella Rossellini and Vincent Gallo.
- When was The Funeral released?
- The Funeral was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.