Movie

Family Matters

“Jan discovers he was adopted as a child.”

★ 3.5(6)19931h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Susanne Bier
Release date: 1993-11-19
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Danish
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Zentropa Entertainments

About Family Matters

Family Matters is a 1993 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Susanne Bier, starring Ghita Nørby, Ernst-Hugo Järegård and Philip Zandén. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Family Matters in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ghita Nørby

Jan's mother

Ernst-Hugo Järegård

Håkon Borelius

Philip Zandén

Jan

Ana Padrão

Constança

Filipe Ferrer

Frederico

Isabel de Castro

Abbedisse

Laurinda Ferreira

Hotel Receptionist

Adelaide João

Maid

Cecília Guimarães

Psychiatry patient

Troels Asmussen

Kokkeelev

Ali Esfahani

Ali

Alexandre Melo

Psychiatrist

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Family Matters in Germany?+

Family Matters is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Family Matters on Netflix?+

Family Matters is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Family Matters?+

Family Matters has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Family Matters?+

Family Matters stars Ghita Nørby, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Philip Zandén, Ana Padrão and Filipe Ferrer.

When did Family Matters come out?+

Family Matters is a 1993 movie directed by Susanne Bier.

What genre is Family Matters?+

Family Matters is Drama film.

Who directed Family Matters?+

Family Matters was directed by Susanne Bier.