The Family (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1987, The Family is a drama and romance film directed by Ettore Scola, running about 127 minutes. “In 1906 Carlo was born into a very large family...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "The Family," an album with a velvet cover, is meant to touch the extended family of man. Formal portraits, bookends in this 80-year saga, enclose the central story, which opens with the baptism of Carlo, a baby in his grandfather's lap, and ends with Carlo as a grandfather with a baby in his arms. And never once do we get out of the house, whose rooms provide the film's structure. Comfort or passion? Carlo couldn't really decide until it was too late.
Who’s in it. The Family stars Vittorio Gassman as Carlo as a man / Carlo's grandfather, Fanny Ardant as Adriana, Stefania Sandrelli as Beatrice and Andrea Occhipinti as Carlo as a young man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Family has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Family (1987)?
- In US, The Family is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Family worth watching?
- The Family holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Family?
- The Family stars Vittorio Gassman, Fanny Ardant, Stefania Sandrelli, Andrea Occhipinti and Emanuele Lamaro.
- When was The Family released?
- The Family was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.