The Family Way (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1966, The Family Way is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John Boulting, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Young newlyweds Arthur and Jenny Fitton want nothing more than to get their marriage started on the right foot. But before they can depart for their honeymoon in Spain, they have to spend their first night together at the home of Arthur's parents. The couple are prevented from having any intimacy, but it only gets worse. They find out that their trip to Spain is canceled, which sets the tone for a rocky few weeks.
Who’s in it. The Family Way stars Hayley Mills as Jenny Piper, Hywel Bennett as Arthur Fitton, John Mills as Ezra Fitton and Marjorie Rhodes as Lucy Fitton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Family Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Family Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Family Way tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Family Way (1966)?
- In US, The Family Way is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Family Way worth watching?
- The Family Way holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Family Way?
- The Family Way stars Hayley Mills, Hywel Bennett, John Mills, Marjorie Rhodes and Avril Angers.
- When was The Family Way released?
- The Family Way was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.