The Family Fang (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Family Fang is a 2016 mystery drama starring Jason Bateman, Nicole Kidman and Kathryn Hahn. It is based on The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $649,555 worldwide. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Starz Digital Media
- Based on
- The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Family Fang About?
The premise of The Family Fang without spoilers, adapted from The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Baxter and Annie Fang are forced to revisit their eccentric childhood when their parents, celebrated performance artists, disappear. Returning to their family home, they are confronted by the unconventional upbringing that shaped them. As they search for their missing parents, known for their outlandish and often shocking stunts, they begin to unravel a complicated history filled with secrets and bizarre performances, ultimately questioning everything they believed about their family.
The Family Fang Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- controversial artist
- conceptual art
- performance art
- fake blood
- performance artist
- missing parents
- dysfunctional family
- childhood trauma
- parent grown child relationship
- brother sister relationship
- friar lawrence character
- dark comedy
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- search
- macabre art
- happy ending
- fake fangs
- police
- bad parenting
- flashback
- three word title
- based on book
The Family Fang Cast
Jason Bateman leads the cast, with Nicole Kidman and Kathryn Hahn.
Also Starring in The Family Fang
· 1 moreThe Family Fang Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Family Fang 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 48%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 58% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
3 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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The Family Fang Plot Summary
What happens in The Family Fang from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Fang family’s peculiarities surface again when Baxter (played by Jason Bateman) audaciously snatches a teller’s lollipops, compelling Caleb to take action and become a makeshift security guard. Their mother, Camille (portrayed by Nicole Kidman), pretends to sustain a fatal injury, while Annie (brought to life by Kathryn Hahn) mournfully pays tribute to her supposed passing. Just before leaving, Caleb delivers a heartfelt eulogy celebrating life, wrapping it up with a dramatic flourish of his bow.
Full summary
The whole story of The Family Fang, scene by scene
The Family Fang Box Office
The Family Fang grossed $649,555 worldwide. $262,921 came from the US and Canada and $386,634 (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$649.6K
- US & Canada
- $262.9K
- International
- $386.6K
The Family Fang Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Family Fang.
How Well Do You Know The Family Fang?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What art form is central to the Fang family's identity?
Cars in The Family Fang
18 cars on screen, including the 1999 SAAB 9-5 and the 2000 Subaru Outback.
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1973 AMC Matador Station Wagon Minor role
The Family Fang Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “La famiglia Fang” and “方氏家族”.
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- La famiglia Fang
- 方氏家族
- La familia Fang
- משפחת פאנג
- Desafiando a Arte
- Cenas de Família
- 부모님과 이혼하는 방법
- Die gesammelten Peinlichkeiten unserer Eltern in der Reihenfolge ihrer Erstaufführung
- Rodzina Fangów
- Семейство Фенг
- Το Μυστικό τους
- Семейка Фэнг
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- Vicceskedők
- La Famille Fang
- Zvláštní příběh rodiny F
- 非普通家庭
- خانواده فنگ
- Conozcan a los Fang
- La família Fang
- ファング一家の奇想天外な秘密
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Fang, The Family That Preys and Family Blood.
The Family Fang FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Family Fang, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Family Fang?
The Family Fang runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Family Fang released?
The Family Fang was released on April 29, 2016.
Who is in the cast of The Family Fang?
The Family Fang stars Jason Bateman, Nicole Kidman and Kathryn Hahn, among 5 credited actors.
How much did The Family Fang make at the box office?
The Family Fang grossed $649,555 worldwide ($262,921 domestic, $386,634 international).
How is The Family Fang rated?
The Family Fang has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Is The Family Fang based on a book?
Yes. The Family Fang is adapted from The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson.
Does The Family Fang have a post-credit scene?
No. The Family Fang has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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