Family Sins (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, Family Sins is a drama and tv movie film directed by Graeme Clifford, running about 90 minutes. “The world saw them as the perfect family. The law found some perfect criminals.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of the Burt family who seemed normal, upstanding members of the community but were actually deeply embedded in crime. The matriarch took in foster children who were subsequently molested and abused by her husband and children and she kept a woman enslaved and imprisoned in the basement for over twenty years until the woman's daughter managed to get to Rhode Island Attorney General David Morwitz and expose the horrors taking place in the Burt household.
Who’s in it. Family Sins stars Kirstie Alley as Benda Geck, Deanna Milligan as Marie Devereaux, Kathleen Wilhoite as Nadine Devereaux and Will Patton as Philip Rothman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Family Sins 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 Family Sins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Sins tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Sins (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family Sins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Family Sins worth watching?
- Family Sins holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family Sins?
- Family Sins stars Kirstie Alley, Deanna Milligan, Kathleen Wilhoite, Will Patton and Kevin McNulty.
- When was Family Sins released?
- Family Sins was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.