Family Life (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1971, Family Life is a drama film directed by Ken Loach, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman, Janice, is living with her restrictive and conservative parents, who lead a dull working-class life and consider their daughter to be “misbehaving” whenever she’s trying to find her own way in life.
Who’s in it. Family Life stars Sandy Ratcliff as Janice Baildon, Bill Dean as Mr. Baildon, Grace Cave as Mrs. Baildon and Michael Riddall as Dr. Donaldson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Family Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Life (1971)?
- In US, Family Life is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family Life worth watching?
- Family Life holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Family Life?
- Family Life stars Sandy Ratcliff, Bill Dean, Grace Cave, Michael Riddall and Malcolm Tierney.
- When was Family Life released?
- Family Life was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.