Family Dvd

Family is an 2018 American comedy film written and directed by Laura Steinel in her directorial debut. It stars Taylor Schilling, Brian Tyree Henry, Bryn Vale, Allison Tolman, Fabrizio Guido, Kate McKinnon and Peter Horton.

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11, 2018. It was released on April 19, 2019 by The Film Arcade.

It received positive reviews, critics praised the comedy, plot twists and Schilling’s performance.

Plot

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. 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.

Cast

Taylor Schilling as Kate, Joe’s sister and Maddie’s aunt
Brian Tyree Henry as Pete
Bryn Vale as Maddie, Kate’s niece and Cheryl and Joe’s daughter
Allison Tolman as Cheryl, Joe’s wife and Maddie’s mother
Jessie Ennis as Erin
Matt Walsh as Dan
Eric Edelstein as Joe, Kate’s sister, Cheryl’s husband and Maddie’s father
Fabrizio Guido as Dennis
Peter Horton as Charlie
Blair Beeken as Barb
Karan Kendrick as Sarah
Kate McKinnon as Jill
In addition, the two members of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, credited under their real names Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, respectively, appear as MCs for the Miss Juggalette Pageant, where Natasha Lyonne appears as a Juggalette.