Family Business (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1989, Family Business is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 110 minutes. “There's nothing like a good robbery... to bring a family together.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.
Who’s in it. Family Business stars Sean Connery as Jessie McMullen, Dustin Hoffman as Vito McMullen, Matthew Broderick as Adam McMullen and Rosanna DeSoto as Elaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Family Business has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.2M at the box office.
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 Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Business tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Business (1989)?
- In US, Family Business 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 Business worth watching?
- Family Business holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family Business?
- Family Business stars Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick, Rosanna DeSoto and Janet Carroll.
- When was Family Business released?
- Family Business was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.