Family (2018)

Kate Stone is career-focused, and enjoys her life that way. Her brash attitude keeps relationships at arm's length, making her an outcast in her own right.

Director:

Laura Steinel

Writer:

Laura Steinel

Stars:

Kate McKinnon, Taylor Schilling, Allison Tolman

3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Kate McKinnon	...	Jill
Taylor Schilling	...	Kate
Allison Tolman	...	Cheryl Stone
Brian Tyree Henry	...	Pete
Matt Walsh	...	Dan
Eric Edelstein	...	Joe Stone
Peter Horton	...	Charlie
Jessie Ennis	...	Erin
Fabrizio Zacharee Guido	...	Dennis
Heather McMahan	...	School Teacher
Andrene Ward-Hammond	...	Nurse
Karan Kendrick	...	Sarah
Juan Gaspard	...	Juggalo
Bryn Vale	...	Maddie
Suehyla El-Attar	...	Tired Mom

Storyline

Kate Stone (Taylor Schilling) is career-focused, and enjoys her life that way. Her brash attitude keeps relationships at arm's length, making her an outcast in her own right. When her estranged brother calls asking her to babysit her tween niece Maddie, Kate reluctantly agrees to help. But babysitting overnight unexpectedly turns into a week, and Kate's life spins into chaos. As Maddie reveals stories of being bullied and of wanting to run away and be a Juggalo, the two form a unique bond. In FAMILY, Schilling delivers a delightful and layered comedic performance. Laura Steinel's debut feature has heart, reminding us that family can be found in all different forms.

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Plot Keywords:

juggalo | business woman | aunt | bullying | karate | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexual content and drug use

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 April 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Family

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$19,586, 21 April 2019

Gross USA:

$194,601

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$194,601

Company Credits

Production Co:

Naegle Ink, Stage 6 Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39:1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Conan: Taylor Schilling (2019)

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Soundtracks

Miracles
Written by Mike E. Clark, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope
Performed by Insane Clown Posse

User Reviews

Some Laughs in This Quirky and Predictable Comedy

Some laughs here, as well as some rough spots, in this quirky and predictable comedy starring Taylor Schilling. She is excellent in her portrayal of Kate, a completely self-absorbed workaholic, employed as a Senior V.P. for a New Jersey hedge fund.

Kate is asked by her brother to watch over her 11-year-old niece Maddie (Bryn Vale) for one night while they place his mother-in-law in hospice care. Of course, I don't have to tell you things will not go according to plan and they'll be plenty of misadventures and lessons to be learned along the way.

In addition to Vale's fine performance, Kate McKinnon and Brian Tyree Henry add well to the mix here in supporting roles. All in all, I did get some laughs at times, and I would say this movie was a decent feature debut for writer and director Laura Steinel.