Family
1994, English. Directed by Michael Winterbottom.
This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-first footballer, a thief, abusive. Paula drinks, objects to Charlie's thievery and adultery without the will to chuck him out. John Paul worships his father who's initiating him into the world of beer and football but recoils at Charlo's treatment of mum; asthma and misbehavior at school follow. Daughter Nicola is a young woman, starting work in a garment factory. When Charlo begins to stare at her, she's frightened and Paula's furious.
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Michael WinterbottomDirector
- Sean McGinleyCharlo Spencer
- Ger RyanPaula Spencer
- Neilí ConroyNicola Spencer
- Barry WardJohn Paul Spencer
- Gemma ButterlyLeanne Spencer
- Jake WilliamsJack Spencer
- Des McAleerRay Harris
- Pauline McLynnDenise
- Vinnie McCabeMr. Connolly
- Donna DentDymphna
- David GorryMark
- Lorcan CranitchTutorial Teacher
Details
- Released
- 8 May 1994
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Roddy Doyle
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How long is Family?
Family runs 190 minutes (3h 10m).
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Family isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 May 1994. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Family?
If you liked Family, try The Nice Guys, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, Broken.
Who directed Family?
Family (1994) was directed by Michael Winterbottom and stars Sean McGinley, Ger Ryan, Neilí Conroy.