Family Matters (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 1989, Family Matters is a comedy and family series.
What it’s about. A long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. A spin-off of Perfect Strangers.
Who’s in it. Family Matters stars Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Winslow, Jo Marie Payton as Harriette Winslow, Rosetta LeNoire as Estelle Winslow and Darius McCrary as Eddie Winslow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Family Matters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, YouTube TV and TBS and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Matters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Matters tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Matters (1989)?
- In US, Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, YouTube TV and TBS, and 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 Matters worth watching?
- Family Matters holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family Matters?
- Family Matters stars Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Rosetta LeNoire, Darius McCrary and Kellie Shanygne Williams.
- When was Family Matters released?
- Family Matters was released in 1989.