The Family Game (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Series · ★ 7

The Family Game poster

Released in 2013, The Family Game is a drama, family and mystery series.

What it’s about. Yoshimoto Koya becomes a tutor to a student, Numata Shigeyuki, an underachiever on the verge of dropping out of middle school. Expecting immediate results, Shigeyuki’s father makes a deal with Koya that if he could make Shigeyuki return to school within a week, he would receive a 100,000 yen bonus. Koya accepts the offer, replying that he would only need 5 days to complete the mission but demands that no one should interfere with his methodology in doing so.

Who’s in it. The Family Game stars Sho Sakurai as Yudai Tago / Yoshimoto Koya, Ryunosuke Kamiki as Numata Shinichi, Shioli Kutsuna as Mizukawa Sara and Seishu Uragami as Numata Shigeyuki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Family Game has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Family Game page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Family Game tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Family Game (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Family Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Family Game worth watching?
The Family Game holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Family Game?
The Family Game stars Sho Sakurai, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Shioli Kutsuna, Seishu Uragami and Rie Kitahara.
When was The Family Game released?
The Family Game was released in 2013.