Family Marathon (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1981, Family Marathon is an animation film directed by Volodymyr Dakhno, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. The husband prepares for the marathon, rests, and meanwhile the wife prepares food, feeds the children and husband, cleans and so on. During the competition, it is she who produces amazing results of speed and ingenuity, accompanying and saving her husband at all stages. It turned out that despite his stocky height, he is a helpless child who cannot run a marathon without help, but as a result, fame and recognition go to him. Volodymyr Dakhno worked on this film with the master of graphic grotesque artist Radna Sakhaltuyev. The social pro-feminist content is wrapped in an ironic, somewhat psychedelic form.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Family Marathon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Marathon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Marathon tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Marathon (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family Marathon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Family Marathon worth watching?
- Family Marathon holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Family Marathon released?
- Family Marathon was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.