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Brief History of a Family

6.320241h 40m15MovieDramaMysteryThriller

A middle-class family's fate becomes intertwined with their only son's enigmatic new friend in post one-child policy China, putting unspoken secrets, unmet expectations, and untended emotions under the microscope.

DirectorLin Jianjie

WriterLin Jianjie

ProducersZhou Ping·Lou Ying

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lin Jianjie

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Brief History of a Family — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Brief History of a Family?

Brief History of a Family isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Brief History of a Family on Netflix?

No, Brief History of a Family is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Brief History of a Family on Amazon Prime Video?

Brief History of a Family isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Brief History of a Family for free?

Brief History of a Family isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.