The Family Way (1966)

Compassionate look at the troubles of two young newlyweds, whose marriage has yet to be consummated.

Directors:

John Boulting, Roy Boulting

Writers:

Bill Naughton (play), Bill Naughton (screenplay)

Stars:

Hayley Mills, Hywel Bennett, Avril Angers

6 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hayley Mills	...	Jenny Piper
Avril Angers	...	Liz Piper
John Comer	...	Leslie Piper
Wilfred Pickles	...	Uncle Fred
John Mills	...	Ezra Fitton
Marjorie Rhodes	...	Lucy Fitton
Hywel Bennett	...	Arthur Fitton
Murray Head	...	Geoffrey Fitton
Barry Foster	...	Joe Thompson
Liz Fraser	...	Molly Thompson
Andy Bradford	...	Eddie (as Andrew Bradford)
Thorley Walters	...	The Vicar
Colin Gordon	...	Mr. Hutton, the Travel Agent
Robin Parkinson	...	Mr. Phillips, his assistant
Lesley Daine	...	Dora

Storyline

Married life is proving to be difficult for newlyweds Jenny (Hayley Mills) and Arthur (Hywel Bennett). With well meaning, but interfering parents, nosey neighbors, and a town that thrives on gossip, can their marriage last? With all these pressures it's no wonder their personal life is suffering. Will there ever be any good news?

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Plot Keywords:

honeymoon | sexual problems | unconsummated marriage | marriage | wedding night | 

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Taglines:

Hey There Hayley Girl...You're in a grown-up movie now

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Did You Know?

Trivia

In Empire Records (1995), Rex Manning starred in a television show called "The Family Way". Rex Manning was played by Maxwell Caufield, who is married to Juliet Mills, the sister of Hayley Mills and daughter of Sir John Mills.

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Quotes

Lucy Fitton: Would you say there was anything odd or queer about a fellow that went on his honeymoon and took his pal with him?

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Connections

Featured in The Beatles Anthology (1995)

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Soundtracks

Someday Soon
(uncredited)
Written and produced by Tim Rice
Sung by Murray Head

User Reviews

Very touching

Young British working-class newlyweds are having trouble consummating their marriage whilst living with the in-laws, and it gets even worse when neighbors start speculating about the groom's "performance". A realistic play on a modern-day situation that is still timeless. The elders in this film are especially amazing, their roles full of dimension, though everyone here excels with the solid, no-frills screenplay. This is one of Hayley Mills' best movies, as she exhibits a strong, self-assured presence and lends nuances to every scene (she's captivating). Paul McCartney contributed the background score, and his main theme is lovely. A fine film. *** from ****

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 January 1967 (UK)

Also Known As:

The Family Way

Filming Locations:

The Ambassador Cinema, Farnham Road, Slough, Berkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Boulting Brothers, Jambox

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Colour by) (Eastman Colour)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1