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Modern Family

  • TV Series
  • 2009–2020
  • AL
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
466K
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Modern Family (2009)
Trailer for Modern Family: Season 5
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ComedyDramaRomance

Three different but related families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways.Three different but related families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways.Three different but related families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways.

  • Creators
    • Steven Levitan
    • Christopher Lloyd
  • Stars
    • Ed O'Neill
    • Sofía Vergara
    • Julie Bowen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    466K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    79
    1
    • Creators
      • Steven Levitan
      • Christopher Lloyd
    • Stars
      • Ed O'Neill
      • Sofía Vergara
      • Julie Bowen
    • 520User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 22 Primetime Emmys
      • 122 wins & 384 nominations total

    Episodes250

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    The Top Dogs on TV to Stream Right Now
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    "Punch Him in the Head."
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    "We Need to Talk About the Elephant in the Room."
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    "No Surprises!"...Except For One.
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    Modern Family: The Complete Fifth Season
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    Modern Family: The Complete Second Season
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    Modern Family: The Complete Second Season
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    Modern Family: The Complete First Season
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    Modern Family: Season 5
    Promo 0:18
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    Modern Family: The Complete Third Season
    Promo 0:16
    Watch Modern Family: The Complete Third Season
    Modern Family: The Complete Third Season
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    Oliver Platt and Mitchell Haaseth in Modern Family (2009)
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    Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet in Modern Family (2009)
    Fred Willard in Modern Family (2009)
    Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, and Fred Willard in Modern Family (2009)
    Sofía Vergara, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Rico Rodriguez in Modern Family (2009)
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    Mira Sorvino and Sarah Hyland in Modern Family (2009)
    Mira Sorvino, Sarah Hyland, and Margaret Judson in Modern Family (2009)

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    Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill
    • Jay Pritchett
    Sofía Vergara
    Sofía Vergara
    • Gloria Delgado-Pritchett
    Julie Bowen
    Julie Bowen
    • Claire Dunphy
    Ty Burrell
    Ty Burrell
    • Phil Dunphy
    Jesse Tyler Ferguson
    Jesse Tyler Ferguson
    • Mitchell Pritchett
    Eric Stonestreet
    Eric Stonestreet
    • Cameron Tucker
    Rico Rodriguez
    Rico Rodriguez
    • Manny Delgado
    Sarah Hyland
    Sarah Hyland
    • Haley Dunphy…
    Nolan Gould
    Nolan Gould
    • Luke Dunphy
    Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter
    • Alex Dunphy
    Aubrey Anderson-Emmons
    Aubrey Anderson-Emmons
    • Lily Tucker-Pritchett
    Jeremy Maguire
    Jeremy Maguire
    • Joe Pritchett
    Reid Ewing
    Reid Ewing
    • Dylan Marshall
    Beatrice the Dog
    Beatrice the Dog
    • Stella
    Pierce Wallace
    • Joe Pritchett
    Adam Devine
    Adam Devine
    • Andy Bailey
    Fred Willard
    Fred Willard
    • Frank Dunphy
    Dana Powell
    Dana Powell
    • Pameron Tucker
    • Creators
      • Steven Levitan
      • Christopher Lloyd
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    • Trivia
      Ariel Winter was only 11 years old when she was cast as Alex Dunphy, and was always accompanied on set by her mother. According to cast and crew, the mother was always talking down to her about her weight and performance, up to the point where the producers wanted her banned from the set. In 2012, Winter was removed from her mother's home following allegations of physical and emotional abuse, and in 2016, Winter herself announced that she was legally emancipated from her parents.
    • Goofs
      Mitchell and Cameron adopted a child from Vietnam. This is legally impossible as Vietnam's laws forbid a child to be adopted by single parents or same sex couples. They could still adopt the child illegally but then it would be impossible to bring it back to the States. While this is likely true, it was also likely done for legal reasons. If they announced the baby to be from somewhere else, people make claims that they have stolen their story, all in an effort to grab some fast cash.
    • Quotes

      Phil Dunphy: Gotta fix that step.

    • Crazy credits
      At the beginning of each episode, the actors' names appear on screen in order of their character's ages. (Oldest to youngest)
    • Connections
      Featured in The Paul O'Grady Show: Episode dated 21 October 2009 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Circle Of Life
      Performed by Elton John

    User reviews520

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    Laugh-out-loud ensemble comedy; a "The Office"/"Arrested Development" hybrid (almost...)
    I decided to check out "Modern Family" after hearing all of the critical praise about it. The show was five episodes in, so I caught up on the action online. And I must say that the acclaim is well-deserved. The show is nothing like what I'd imagined when I read about it. It is not a typical three-camera sitcom and it actually IS as gut-wrenchingly funny as people say.

    With any modern TV comedy, people are going to compare it with "Arrested Development", which is highly regarded as one of the greatest shows ever by many. "Modern Family" is not quite "A.D.", but I can see why some people may compare the two.

    "Modern Family", like "Arrested Development", is a comedy about a wacky extended family that is filmed in a quasi-documentary style, similar to "The Office". The characters don't acknowledge the camera, but they do contribute "talking head" segments to supplement the action. The show is less cartoony and surreal than "Arrested Development" or "30 Rock", but the comedy can still get pretty off-the-wall.

    The ensemble cast is great. There are three branches of a single family. The patriarch (Ed O'Neill) has re-married, bringing a Colombian-born wife and her son into the fold. The daughter (Julie Bowen) and her husband (Ty Burrell) have three kids. The son (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and his partner (Eric Stonestreet) have just adopted a Vietnamese baby. The show focuses mainly on the parents and how they raise their families and interact with each other in today's society.

    My favorite character is Phil (Burrell), who plays the dad who tries to be "hip". He means well, but he's really kind of a wimpy husband. Phil's always putting himself in awkward situations (without always realizing it) and some of his lines are hilarious. He tries so hard to be the "cool dad". Next I like Cameron (Stonestreet), who's gay and proud of it. He's sensible and sensitive and he has some great lines, too.

    Although I haven't really connected with the show like I have with some others (just a matter of personal style), there's no denying that "Modern Family" is an above-average comedy. It's written well, with humor sewn throughout the fabric of each episode, and each episode packs some laugh-out-loud moments. And I say this as someone who rarely actually bursts into audible laughter. (Occasionally, with shows like "A.D." or "30 Rock".) This show does it, though. Phil, in particular, has me in stitches.

    To give you a comparison, I'd say "Modern Family" is like a cross between "The Office" and "Arrested Development". Presented more like the former, with humor and content drifting more toward the latter. More grounded in reality than "A.D.", though, and without some of the triple-entendres and zingers.

    The show finds windows to sneak in some wholesome family morals like togetherness and acceptance, but the episodes always end with a laugh.

    But the rumors are true. "Modern Family" IS a very funny new comedy. Check it out on ABC or ABC.com if you don't believe me. (Or wherever else it's available.) It definitely should be on your radar.
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    • Oct 26, 2009

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 2010 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Chinese
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • An American Family
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles County, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Levitan / Lloyd
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • Steven Levitan Productions
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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