Family Coup (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2022, Family Coup is a comedy and history film directed by Diego Cumplido, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. "Golpe a golpe" (Family coup) was a Chilean television sitcom from the 1970s and 1980s. In this series, the family of the stern anti-communist dictator Augusto Pinochet found themselves forced to share their home with the spirit of the late former socialist president Salvador Allende, who was portrayed by a puppet. This short film aims to salvage this show's existence by extracting fragments from its surviving material.
Who’s in it. Family Coup stars Germán Pinilla as Augusto, Paco Pasquette as Chicho the Ghost, Carolina Paulsen as Lucía and Anaís Moreno as Jacqueline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Family Coup 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 Coup page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Coup tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Coup (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family Coup change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Family Coup worth watching?
- Family Coup holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Family Coup?
- Family Coup stars Germán Pinilla, Paco Pasquette, Carolina Paulsen, Anaís Moreno and Joaquín Rodríguez.
- When was Family Coup released?
- Family Coup was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.