Friends and Family (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2001, Friends and Family is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Kristen Coury, running about 87 minutes. “Meet the Real Gay Mafia!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gay New York couple Stephen Torcelli and Danny Russo have something to hide from Stephen's parents -- their jobs as Mafia enforcers. When the Torcelli family plans to visit, Stephen and Danny panic because Stephen's father works for the FBI. Despite efforts to keep family and Mafia separate, a birthday party gets mixed up with a mobster's daughter's engagement party. Trouble arises when the mobsters concoct a political scheme at the party.
Who’s in it. Friends and Family stars Greg Lauren as Stephen Torcelli, Chris Gartin as Danny Russo, Rebecca Creskoff as Jenny Patrizzi and Edward Hibbert as Richard Grayson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Friends and Family has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friends and Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends and 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 Friends and Family (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friends and Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friends and Family worth watching?
- Friends and Family holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friends and Family?
- Friends and Family stars Greg Lauren, Chris Gartin, Rebecca Creskoff, Edward Hibbert and Allison Mackie.
- When was Friends and Family released?
- Friends and Family was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.