A Family (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, A Family is a drama film directed by Sebastiano Riso, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Vincent was born near Paris, but has cut off every link with his roots. Maria, fifteen years younger, grew up in Ostia, but no longer sees her family. Together they form a couple that does not seem to need anyone. They lead a secluded life in contemporary Rome, indolent and distracted. Furthermore, Vincent and Maria are good at blending in with their environment. When they return home, they make love with the passion of young lovers in a suburban apartment that she has carefully furnished. Yet, on closer inspection, their everyday life betrays what lies behind their seemingly normal appearance: a project carried out by him with a clear determination and accepted by her only by virtue of unconditional love. A plan to help couples who cannot have children. Maria decides that it is time to create a real family. This choice has an inevitable consequence: the rebellion against Vincent, the man of her life.

Who’s in it. A Family stars Micaela Ramazzotti as Maria, Patrick Bruel as Vincenzo, Pippo Delbono as Saverio and Fortunato Cerlino as Dott Minerva, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Family has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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.