The Family (1987): movie guide

What is The Family about?

Formal portraits, bookends in this 80-year saga, enclose the central story, which opens with the baptism of Carlo, a baby in his grandfather's lap, and ends with Carlo as a grandfather with a baby in his arms. And never once do we get out of the house, whose rooms provide structure. Comfort or passion? Carlo can't really decide until it's too late.

Cast highlights

The Family features Vittorio Gassman, Fanny Ardant, Stefania Sandrelli, Andrea Occhipinti, Emanuele Lamaro, Cecilia Dazzi. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1987-12-01. Runtime: 127 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (133 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: it. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Family?

The Family is listed as Drama on TMDB.

How long is The Family?

The Family runs about 127 minutes.

Who stars in The Family?

Cast highlights include Vittorio Gassman, Fanny Ardant, Stefania Sandrelli, Andrea Occhipinti, Emanuele Lamaro, Cecilia Dazzi.

Does Cinema Box stream The Family?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Family?

Open the The Family page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.