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Family Matters

3.519931h 38mMovieDrama

Jan thinks he is Swedish-Danish, but after his mother's death he discovers he was adopted. As his world begins to fall apart, he decides to find his birth parents. The hunt leads him to Portugal - in a taxi - where more surprises await him.

DirectorSusanne Bier
WritersLars Kjeldgård·Philip Zandén
ProducersPeter Aalbæk Jensen·Vibeke Windeløv

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Susanne Bier

GNGhita Nørby
Ghita Nørby
Jan's mother
EJErnst-Hugo Järegård
Ernst-Hugo Järegård
Håkon Borelius
PZPhilip Zandén
Philip Zandén
Jan
APAna Padrão
Ana Padrão
Constança
FFFilipe Ferrer
Filipe Ferrer
Frederico
ICIsabel de Castro
Isabel de Castro
Abbedisse
LF
Laurinda Ferreira
Hotel Receptionist
AJAdelaide João
Adelaide João
Maid
CGCecília Guimarães
Cecília Guimarães
Psychiatry patient
TATroels Asmussen
Troels Asmussen
Kokkeelev
AE
Ali Esfahani
Ali
AM
Alexandre Melo
Psychiatrist

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Family Matters — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Family Matters?

Family Matters isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Family Matters on Netflix?

No, Family Matters is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Family Matters on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Family Matters for free?

Family Matters isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.