Family Matters (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 1993, Family Matters is a drama film directed by Susanne Bier, running about 98 minutes. “Jan discovers he was adopted as a child.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jan thinks he is Swedish-Danish, but after his mother's death he discovers he was adopted. As his world begins to fall apart, he decides to find his birth parents. The hunt leads him to Portugal - in a taxi - where more surprises await him.
Who’s in it. Family Matters stars Ghita Nørby as Jan's mother, Ernst-Hugo Järegård as Håkon Borelius, Philip Zandén as Jan and Ana Padrão as Constança, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Family Matters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Matters (1993)?
- In GB, Family Matters is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. 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 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family Matters?
- Family Matters stars Ghita Nørby, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Philip Zandén, Ana Padrão and Filipe Ferrer.
- When was Family Matters released?
- Family Matters was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.