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Action Family

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At work, Chris is a hardboiled no-nonsense detective who's investigating a series of brutal murders of jazz musicians. At home, he's a family man straight out of sitcom who has to satisfy every whim of his wife and kids.

DirectorGary Weis
WritersChris Elliott·Sandy Frank
ProducersKaren Glass·Rick Newman

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Cast · Directed by Gary Weis

CEChris Elliott
Chris Elliott
Chris
CB
Chance Bassett
Cindy
JB
Jimmy Butts
No Brain
EBEyde Byrde
Eyde Byrde
Peggy
GE
George Ede
Blocker
SGSeth Green
Seth Green
Danny
BH
Beth Holland
Shirley
GKGary Klar
Gary Klar
Zack
LL
Lucy Landau
Aunt Lucy
GM
Gina Martin
Melissa
ARAntonia Rey
Antonia Rey
Mrs. Diaz
BEBob Elliott
Bob Elliott
The Vendor

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Action Family — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Action Family?

Action Family isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Action Family on Netflix?

No, Action Family is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Action Family on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Action Family isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Action Family for free?

Action Family isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Action Family?

Action Family hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 28, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.