The Family (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 6.7

Released in 2019, The Family is a documentary series.
What it’s about. An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.
Who’s in it. The Family stars James Cromwell as Douglas Coe, Jeff Sharlet, Fred Trump as Self (archive footage) and Arnold Schwarzenegger as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Family has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Family tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Family (2019)?
- In US, The Family is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Family worth watching?
- The Family holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Family?
- The Family stars James Cromwell, Jeff Sharlet, Fred Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mike Pence.
- When was The Family released?
- The Family was released in 2019.
