Families (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 2015, Families is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. Jérôme Varenne, a French financier, lives and works in Shanghai with Chen-Li, his life and business partner. One day, during a short stay in Paris, while paying a call to his mother, he is very displeased to learn from her and his hated brother, that the family house in Ambray is going to be sold. Jerome decides to go to the town where he grew up to see what is going on. Little does he know how eventful his escapade will be. Little does he know that it will change his life from soup to nuts...

Who’s in it. Families stars Mathieu Amalric as Jérôme Varenne, Marine Vacth as Louise Deffe, Gilles Lellouche as Grégoire Piaggi and Nicole Garcia as Suzanne Varenne, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Families has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Families page.

If you liked it. Fans of Families tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Families (2015)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Families change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Families worth watching?
Families holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Families?
Families stars Mathieu Amalric, Marine Vacth, Gilles Lellouche, Nicole Garcia and Karin Viard.
When was Families released?
Families was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.