Family Meals (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2011, Family Meals is a documentary film directed by Dana Budisavljević, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Do you remember the last time you've talked to your parents? What did you talk about? Have you gone step further from weather forecast and daily politics? Five years after last gathering, a birthday celebration brings together an ordinary four member family. They start questioning what made them turn away from each other... Can having a conversation about buried family secrets help them eat without cramps in the stomach in the future? Can a failed birthday cake help them overcome the past? Through the ritual of family meals, the film tells how important is for us to feel accepted by our loved ones.

Who’s in it. Family Meals stars Boško Budisavljević as Himself and Dana Budisavljević as Herself.

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

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Meals page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Family Meals (2011)?
In US, Family Meals is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Family Meals worth watching?
Family Meals 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.
Who stars in Family Meals?
Family Meals stars Boško Budisavljević and Dana Budisavljević.
When was Family Meals released?
Family Meals was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.