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A Friend of the Family

5.319571h 30mMovieComedy

Pierre, an unhappy lover, is saved from suicide by his friend Paul. Extremely grateful, Pierre unloads his suitcases on his friend's family, who will soon regret not having let him commit suicide.

DirectorJack Pinoteau
WritersJean Girault·Jack Pinoteau

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Cast · Directed by Jack Pinoteau

DCDarry Cowl
Darry Cowl
Pierre Bernicaud
RBRaymond Bussières
Raymond Bussières
Paul Lemonnier
APAnnette Poivre
Annette Poivre
Annette Lemonnier
MDMicheline Dax
Micheline Dax
Aunt Zezette
PAPascale Audret
Pascale Audret
Monique Lemonnier
BABéatrice Altariba
Béatrice Altariba
Sophie
JBJean-Claude Brialy
Jean-Claude Brialy
Philippe Lemonnier
RB
Robert Berri
Crazy killer
MPMarcel Pérès
Marcel Pérès
RS
Roger Saget
RCRoger Carel
Roger Carel
Tuner
GCGeneviève Cluny
Geneviève Cluny
Lola

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A Friend of the Family — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Friend of the Family?

A Friend of the Family isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is A Friend of the Family on Netflix?

No, A Friend of the Family is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is A Friend of the Family on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Friend of the Family isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A Friend of the Family for free?

A Friend of the Family isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Friend of the Family?

A Friend of the Family hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 20, 1957. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.