Family (2018 film)
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| Directed by | Laura Steinel |
| Written by | Laura Steinel |
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| Cinematography | Michael Simmonds |
| Edited by | Glenn Garland |
| Music by | Jeremy Turner |
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| Distributed by | The Film Arcade |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Family is a 2018 American comedy film written and directed by Laura Steinel in her directorial debut. It stars Taylor Schilling, Brian Tyree Henry, Bryn Vale, Allison Tolman, Fabrizio Guido, Kate McKinnon and Peter Horton. It premiered at South by Southwest on March 11, 2018, and was released on April 19, 2019 by The Film Arcade.
It received positive reviews. Critics praised its comedy and plot twists, and Schilling's performance.
Plot
Kate Stone is career-focused. Her brash attitude keeps people at arm's length, making her unpopular even in her own office. When her estranged brother calls asking her to babysit her tween niece Maddie, Kate reluctantly agrees to help. But an overnight stay unexpectedly becomes a week, and Kate’s life spins into chaos. As Maddie reveals that she is bullied, and wants to run away to be a Juggalo, the two form a unique bond.
Cast
- Taylor Schilling as Kate, Joe’s sister and Maddie’s aunt
- Brian Tyree Henry as Pete
- Bryn Vale as Maddie, Kate’s niece and Cheryl and Joe’s daughter
- Allison Tolman as Cheryl, Joe’s wife and Maddie’s mother
- Jessie Ennis as Erin
- Matt Walsh as Dan
- Eric Edelstein as Joe, Kate’s sister, Cheryl’s husband and Maddie’s father
- Fabrizio Guido as Dennis
- Peter Horton as Charlie
- Blair Beeken as Barb
- Karan Kendrick as Sarah
- Kate McKinnon as Jill
- Christopher Bianculli as Sparring Boy
The hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope—credited under their real names, Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler—also appear as MCs for the Miss Juggalette Pageant, where Natasha Lyonne appears as a Juggalette.
Release
Family premiered at South by Southwest on March 11, 2018.[1] The Film Arcade acquired its distribution rights in September 2018[2] and released it April 19, 2019.[3]
Critical response
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Family holds an approval rating of 73% based on 52 reviews, with an average rating of 6.36/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "The definitive juggalo-infused self-discovery comedy, Family transcends its overly familiar elements with fresh twists and Taylor Schilling's appealing performance."[4]
References
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 9, 2018). "Taylor Schilling In 'Family': When Your Teen Niece Isn't Hooked On Drugs, But Juggalos – SXSW". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (September 12, 2018). "Taylor Schilling's SXSW Comedy 'Family' Acquired By Film Arcade". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (March 14, 2019). "Taylor Schilling wrangles juggalos and Kate McKinnon in Family trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ "Family (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
