Relative (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film · ★ 10

Relative poster

Released in 2022, Relative is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Glover Smith, running about 97 minutes. “Is the nest half-empty or half-full?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. As various members of the Frank family come together for a college graduation party in Chicago, they find their bonds being tested -- and strengthened -- in surprising ways.

Who’s in it. Relative stars Wendy Robie as Karen Frank, Francis Guinan as David Frank, Cameron Scott Roberts as Benji Frank and Clare Cooney as Evonne Frank, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Relative sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Relative page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Relative (2022)?
In US, Relative is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Relative worth watching?
Relative holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Relative?
Relative stars Wendy Robie, Francis Guinan, Cameron Scott Roberts, Clare Cooney and Keith D. Gallagher.
When was Relative released?
Relative was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.