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Family

8.019943h 10mMovie

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…

DirectorMichael Winterbottom
WriterRoddy Doyle
ProducersAndrew Eaton·David Newcombe

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Cast · Directed by Michael Winterbottom

SMSean McGinley
Sean McGinley
Charlo Spencer
GRGer Ryan
Ger Ryan
Paula Spencer
NCNeilí Conroy
Neilí Conroy
Nicola Spencer
BWBarry Ward
Barry Ward
John Paul Spencer
GB
Gemma Butterly
Leanne Spencer
JW
Jake Williams
Jack Spencer
DMDes McAleer
Des McAleer
Ray Harris
PMPauline McLynn
Pauline McLynn
Denise
VMVinnie McCabe
Vinnie McCabe
Mr. Connolly
DDDonna Dent
Donna Dent
Dymphna
DG
David Gorry
Mark
LCLorcan Cranitch
Lorcan Cranitch
Tutorial Teacher

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Family — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Family?

Family isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Family on Netflix?

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

Is Family on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Family for free?

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 Family?

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 June 26, 1994. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.