Family Diary (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1962, Family Diary is a drama film directed by Valerio Zurlini, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Enrico is a struggling journalist in the Rome of 1945. He receives a phone call informing him that his younger brother Lorenzo has died. Enrico recalls their long and difficult relationship; he was brought up by their poor but warm-hearted grandmother, Lorenzo was raised as a gentleman by a wealthy local aristocrat. Reunited in the Florence of the 1930s, Enrico becomes his spoilt brother's keeper, forever haunted by a sense of guilty responsibility towards a man he both hates and loves.
Who’s in it. Family Diary stars Marcello Mastroianni as Enrico, Jacques Perrin as Lorenzo Mainardi, Salvo Randone as Salocchi and Valeria Ciangottini as Enzina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Family Diary has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Diary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Diary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Diary (1962)?
- In US, Family Diary is available to 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 Diary worth watching?
- Family Diary holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Family Diary?
- Family Diary stars Marcello Mastroianni, Jacques Perrin, Salvo Randone, Valeria Ciangottini and Sylvie.
- When was Family Diary released?
- Family Diary was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.