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Family Life

7.319711h 48mNRMovieDrama

A young woman, Janice, is living with her restrictive and conservative parents, who lead a dull working-class life and consider their daughter to be “misbehaving” whenever she’s trying to find her own way in life.

DirectorKen Loach
WriterDavid Mercer
ProducerTony Garnett

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 27 other countries

Family Life isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and 23 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ken Loach

SRSandy Ratcliff
Sandy Ratcliff
Janice Baildon
BDBill Dean
Bill Dean
Mr. Baildon
GC
Grace Cave
Mrs. Baildon
MR
Michael Riddall
Dr. Donaldson
MTMalcolm Tierney
Malcolm Tierney
Tim
HM
Hilary Martin
Barbara Baildon
AMAlan MacNaughtan
Alan MacNaughtan
Dr. Caswell
JG
Johnny Gee
Man in Garden
BABernard Atha
Bernard Atha
EB
Edwin Brown
FC
Freddie Clemson
AC
Alec Coleman

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Family Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Family Life?

Family Life isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Belgium, Bulgaria and Cyprus and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Family Life on Netflix?

No, Family Life is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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