Family (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2001, Family is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. When the mobster Iwaida Nishikawi is executed by the hit man Takeshi, his family chases the killer. Takeshi's brothers Takashi and Hideshi Miwa try to find Takeshi, who is hidden with the nurse Rie Ishibashi, to protect him and Hideshi discovers that Takeshi was secretly sent by their Yakuza boss to eliminate Iwaida. Meanwhile, the mobster Kenmoshi abducts Takashi's wife Mariko and rapes her, trying to force Takashi to deliver his brother to him.
Who’s in it. Family stars Kenichi Endo as Kenmochi, Taishu Kase as Takeshi Miwa, Kazuya Kimura as Takashi Miwa and Koichi Iwaki as Hideshi Miwa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Family has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Family worth watching?
- Family holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family?
- Family stars Kenichi Endo, Taishu Kase, Kazuya Kimura, Koichi Iwaki and Naoko Inoue.
- When was Family released?
- Family was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.