A Family (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2021, A Family is a drama and crime film directed by Michihito Fujii, running about 136 minutes. “I didn't have a father or a mother, but I had a family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Taken in by the yakuza at a young age, Kenji swears allegiance to his old-school boss, pledging to adhere to the family code amid ever-changing times.
Who’s in it. A Family stars Go Ayano as Kenji Yamamoto, Hiroshi Tachi as Hiroshi Shibasaki, Yukiya Kitamura as Nakamura Tsutomu and Machiko Ono as Yukiko Kudo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Family has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Family (2021)?
- In US, A Family is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Family worth watching?
- A Family holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Family?
- A Family stars Go Ayano, Hiroshi Tachi, Yukiya Kitamura, Machiko Ono and Hayato Ichihara.
- When was A Family released?
- A Family was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.