Dysfunctional Families
Perhaps because it's something nearly all of us can relate to (apart from The Bradys), messed-up families have always been a popular subject for filmmakers in all genres. Whether you're playing it for laughs ('Arrested Development', 'Go For Zucker'), drama ('Kramer vs Kramer', 'Nil By Mouth'), or thrills ('The Quiet Family', 'Olivier, Olivier') the family dynamic is a deep well of ready-made love/hate relationships, seething resentments and hidden secrets. What more could a filmmaker, or a film-watcher, ask for!
Arrested Development: Season 3 (2005)
8.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Will Arnett, Scott Baio, Jason Bateman, Justine Bateman, Michael Cera, David Cro...
This set includes the complete third and final season of the genius, Emmy-winning comedy that was cancelled by people who 'just didn't understand'. Th... Read more
At Home with the Braithwaites: Series 1 (2000)
6.8/10
Director: Andy De Emmony, Robin Sheppard
Starring: Lynda Bellingham, Peter Davison, Amanda Redman, Sylvia Syms, Sarah Smart
When housewife Alison (Amanda Redman) wins the lottery, she keeps her winnings a closely guarded secret for fear that it will corrupt her family. Mean... Read more
At Home with the Braithwaites: Series 2 (2001)
6.8/10
Director: Dan Zeff, Morag Fullarton, David Innes Edwards
Starring: Lynda Bellingham, Peter Davison, Amanda Redman, Sylvia Syms, Sarah Smart
With her secret out, Alison sees that her fears about the lottery windfall were justified. The family moves into a gaudy mansion she hates, David plan... Read more
At Home with the Braithwaites: Series 4 (2003)
6.8/10
Director: Morag Fullarton
Starring: Amanda Redman, Peter Davison, Sylvia Syms, Lynda Bellingham
In the fourth and final season, Alison and David begin bitter divorce proceedings making family relations more strained than ever. There are some inte... Read more
August: Osage County (2013)
7.2/10
Director: John Wells
Starring: Chris Cooper, Dermot Mulroney, Ewan McGregor, Julia Roberts, Juliette Lewis, Mer...
"August: Osage County" tells the dark, hilarious and deeply touching story of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose lives have diverged... Read more
Back to Burgundy (Ce qui nous lie) (2017)
7/10
Director: Cedric Klapisch
Starring: Maria Valverde, Pio Marmai, Ana Girardot, Francois Civil, Jean-Marc Roulot
After a 10 year absence, Jean returns to his hometown when his father falls ill. Reuniting with his sister Juliette and his brother Jérémie, they have... Read more
Before and After (1996)
6.1/10
Director: Barbet Schroeder
Starring: Alfred Molina, Edward Furlong, Liam Neeson, Meryl Streep
When their teenage son is accused of killing his girlfriend, disbelieving parents Meryl Streep and Liam Neeson fight to save him. But when they tamper... Read more
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)
7.3/10
Director: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Albert Finney, Ethan Hawke, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Aleksa Palladino, Amy Ryan,...
A tense and riveting thriller from master helmer Sidney Lumet ('Dog Day Afternoon'). Philip Seymour Hoffman stars alongside Ethan Hawke as two brother... Read more
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (Blu-ray) (2007)
7.3/10
Director: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Albert Finney, Ethan Hawke, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Aleksa Palladino, Amy Ryan,...
A tense and riveting thriller from master helmer Sidney Lumet ('Dog Day Afternoon'). Philip Seymour Hoffman stars alongside Ethan Hawke as two brother... Read more
Behaving Badly (1989)
6.6/10
Director: David Tucker
Starring: Judi Dench, Maurice Denham, Frances Barber, Joely Richardson, Ronald Pickup
Based on Catherine Heath's book, this 1989 four-part mini-series stars Judi Dench as a woman whose life is initially shattered when her husband decide... Read more