Family Nightmare (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, Family Nightmare is a documentary film directed by Dustin Guy Defa, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. A dizzy trip through the mid-1990s with a dysfunctional American family. Reliving a distracted child's birthday party, an emotionless wedding, a Halloween in a garage and a Christmas marked with alcohol, drugs and perversion, the film is a crumpled letter from a filmmaker to his family: a shattered kaleidoscope of the destructive patterns that have trapped and wounded its members.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Family Nightmare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Nightmare page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Nightmare (2011)?
- In US, Family Nightmare is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family Nightmare worth watching?
- Family Nightmare holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Family Nightmare released?
- Family Nightmare was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.