Family Plot (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1976, Family Plot is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 120 minutes. “There's no body in the family plot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Spiritualist Blanche Tyler and her cab-driving boyfriend encounter a pair of serial kidnappers while trailing a missing heir in California.
Who’s in it. Family Plot stars Bruce Dern as George Lumley, Karen Black as Fran, Barbara Harris as Blanche Tyler and William Devane as Arthur Adamson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Family Plot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Plot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Plot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Plot (1976)?
- In US, Family Plot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family Plot worth watching?
- Family Plot holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family Plot?
- Family Plot stars Bruce Dern, Karen Black, Barbara Harris, William Devane and Ed Lauter.
- When was Family Plot released?
- Family Plot was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.