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    Glassland 2014 POSTER

    Glassland

    2014

    English

    6.0

    1

    84%

    45%

    Action

    alcohol problems

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    Gerard Barrett Gerard Barrett Director Toni Collette Toni Collette as Jean Michael Smiley Michael Smiley as Jim Jack Reynor Jack Reynor as John Will Poulter Will Poulter as Shane
    In a desperate attempt to reunite his broken family, a young taxi driver becomes entangled in the criminal underworld.
    The Beast with a Million Eyes 1955 POSTER

    The Beast with a Million Eyes

    1955

    English

    3.7

    7

    10%

    10%

    Action

    animal attack

    california

    deaf-mute

    dysfunctional family

    farm

    Horror

    mind control

    Sci-Fi

    Roger Corman Roger Corman Director Paul Birch Paul Birch as Allan Kelley Chester Conklin Chester Conklin as Ben Webber Lorna Thayer Lorna Thayer as Carol Kelley Dick Sargent Dick Sargent as Deputy Larry Brewster
    At a decrepit farm outside a remote American desert community, something takes over the minds of some of the local humans and animals and is able to see through their eyes and control their actions.
    Nebraska 2013 POSTER

    Nebraska

    2013

    English

    55

    90%

    83%

    Action

    Adventure

    aging

    Comedy

    dementia

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    montana

    road trip

    small town

    Alexander Payne Alexander Payne Director Stacy Keach Stacy Keach as Ed Pegram June Squibb June Squibb as Kate Grant Bob Odenkirk Bob Odenkirk as Ross Grant Bruce Dern Bruce Dern as Woody Grant
    An aging, booze-addled father takes a trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim what he believes to be a million-dollar sweepstakes prize.
    King Lear 1970 POSTER

    King Lear

    1970

    English

    7.2

    3

    67%

    72%

    Action

    based on play or musical

    betrayal

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    infidelity

    murder

    romantic rivalry

    Peter Brook Peter Brook Director Patrick Magee Patrick Magee as Cornwall Ian Hogg Ian Hogg as Edmund Jack MacGowran Jack MacGowran as Fool Paul Scofield Paul Scofield as King Lear
    King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.
    The Ice Storm 1997 POSTER

    The Ice Storm

    1997

    English

    7.3

    21

    86%

    82%

    1970s

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    infidelity

    key party

    thanksgiving

    Ang Lee Ang Lee Director Sigourney Weaver Sigourney Weaver as Janey Carver Elijah Wood Elijah Wood as Mikey Carver Tobey Maguire Tobey Maguire as Paul Hood Christina Ricci Christina Ricci as Wendy Hood
    In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century.
    Fruits Basket: Prelude 2022 POSTER

    Fruits Basket: Prelude

    2022

    Japanese

    7.7

    11

    42%

    95%

    Action

    Animation

    bullying

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    friendship

    high school

    Romance

    romantic comedy

    romcom

    Yoshihide Ibata Yoshihide Ibata Director Misa Ishii Misa Ishii as Kyoko's Mother Yuma Uchida Yuma Uchida as Kyo Soma Yûichi Nakamura Yûichi Nakamura as Shigure Soma Nobunaga Shimazaki Nobunaga Shimazaki as Yuki Soma
    Kyoko, who couldn't believe anything in the world and lived a desolate life, meets Katsuya Honda, who has been assigned as an educational trainee. She is at the mercy of Katsuya, who is rude and has a strong habit, and she is gradually attracted to her. However, she is disowned by her parents in the wake of an incident with her bad fellow. It's a punishment that I've been doing as much as I like. Katsuya appears in front of Kyoko who thinks so...
    Sordid Lives 2000 POSTER

    Sordid Lives

    2000

    English

    6.7

    7

    Action

    based on play or musical

    Comedy

    dark comedy

    dysfunctional family

    Romance

    southern usa

    texas

    transvestite

    Del Shores Del Shores Director Ronnie Claire Edwards Ronnie Claire Edwards as Funeral Guest Bonnie Bedelia Bonnie Bedelia as Latrelle Williamson Delta Burke Delta Burke as Noleta Nethercott Lorna Scott Lorna Scott as Vera Lisso
    "Sordid Lives" is about a family in a small Texas town preparing for the funeral of the mother. Among the characters are the grandson trying to find his identity in West Hollywood, the son who has spent the past twenty-three years dressed as Tammy Wynette, the sister and her best friend (who live in delightfully kitschy homes), and the two daughters (one strait-laced and one quite a bit of a loser).
    Trash Fire 2016 POSTER

    Trash Fire

    2016

    English

    5.8

    5

    68%

    54%

    Action

    bulimia

    christianity

    Comedy

    disfigured face

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    Horror

    religiosity

    seizure

    Thriller

    Richard Bates Jr. Richard Bates Jr. Director Sally Kirkland Sally Kirkland as Florence Angela Trimbur Angela Trimbur as Isabel Ezra Buzzington Ezra Buzzington as Pastor Sterling Ronnie Gene Blevins Ronnie Gene Blevins as Televangelist
    Owen and Isabel's love story simmers with spiteful rage and unfortunately for everyone, Isabel is pregnant with Owen's child. To prove to her that he can become a stable father, Owen agrees to reconnect with his only living relatives at Isabel's request. The couple take a trip to visit his perversely devoted grandmother and his sister Pearl, who was severely burned in a fire, to finally bury the hatchet. But sometimes the ties that bind can cut off all circulation.
    Madea's Witness Protection 2012 POSTER

    Madea's Witness Protection

    2012

    English

    5.0

    31

    Action

    african american comedy

    banker

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    framed

    wall street

    witness protection

    Tyler Perry Tyler Perry Director Charlie Sheen Charlie Sheen as Charlie Sheen Eugene Levy Eugene Levy as George Needleman Denise Richards Denise Richards as Kate Needleman John Amos John Amos as Pastor Nelson
    For years, mild-mannered Wall Street banker George Needleman has meandered through life oblivious to his family's dysfunction and his company's malfeasance, but he's forced to wake up when he learns that he's been framed in a mob-backed Ponzi scheme. Placed under federal protection, George and his family are shipped down South to Madea's house, where the no-nonsense matriarch whips them all into shape using her special brand of tough love.
    Gremlin 2017 POSTER

    Gremlin

    2017

    English

    3.8

    35%

    35%

    Action

    box

    curse

    dysfunctional family

    Horror

    monster

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    Ryan Bellgardt Ryan Bellgardt Director Adam Hampton Adam Hampton as Adam Thatcher Christian Bellgardt Christian Bellgardt as Henry Thatcher Brian Hill Brian Hill as Police Officer Colin Stein Colin Stein as Police Officer
    A man receives a mysterious box containing a terrible secret, a creature that will kill everyone else in his family unless he passes it on to someone he loves to continue its never-ending circulation.
    Sator 2019 POSTER

    Sator

    2019

    English

    5.1

    12

    89%

    39%

    Action

    cabin

    dementia

    demon

    devil

    dysfunctional family

    forest

    Horror

    Jordan Graham Jordan Graham Director Gabriel Nicholson Gabriel Nicholson as Adam Aurora Lowe Aurora Lowe as Deborah Rachel Johnson Rachel Johnson as Evie Michael Daniel Michael Daniel as Pete
    Secluded in a desolate forest, a broken family is observed by Sator, a supernatural entity who is attempting to claim them.
    Nil by Mouth 1997 POSTER

    Nil by Mouth

    1997

    English

    7.3

    9

    79%

    87%

    Action

    addiction

    alcoholism

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    heroin

    london, england

    violent husband

    Gary Oldman Gary Oldman Director Jon Morrison Jon Morrison as Angus Kenan Hudaverdi Kenan Hudaverdi as Laundrette Owner Ray Winstone Ray Winstone as Raymond Neil Maskell Neil Maskell as Schmuddie
    The family of Raymond, his wife Val and her brother Billy live in working-class London district. Also in their family is Val and Billy's mother Janet and grandmother Kath. Billy is a drug addict and Raymond kicks him out of the house, making him live on his own. Raymond is generally a rough and even violent person, and that leads to problems in the life of the family.
    Eulogy 2004 POSTER

    Eulogy

    2004

    English

    6.4

    9

    36%

    71%

    Action

    Comedy

    death in family

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    family conflict

    family secrets

    funeral

    Michael Clancy Michael Clancy Director Mark Harelik Mark Harelik as Burt Sherman Howard Sherman Howard as Funeral Director Famke Janssen Famke Janssen as Judy Arnolds Zooey Deschanel Zooey Deschanel as Kate Collins
    A black comedy that follows three generations of a family, who come together for the funeral of the patriarch - unveiling a litany of family secrets and covert relationships.
    Black Irish 2007 POSTER

    Black Irish

    2007

    English

    6.9

    4

    baseball

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    hospital

    intense

    irish catholic

    melancholy

    Brad Gann Brad Gann Director Michael Angarano Michael Angarano as Cole McKay Brendan Gleeson Brendan Gleeson as Desmond McKay Emily VanCamp Emily VanCamp as Kathleen McKay Tom Guiry Tom Guiry as Terry McKay
    In South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives. While older brother Terry descends into drugs and crime, 16-year-old Cole vies to make the state baseball championships - but must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence.
    Little Odessa 1994 POSTER

    Little Odessa

    1994

    English

    6.7

    8

    53%

    69%

    bratva (russian mafia)

    brother

    Crime

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    russian mafia

    James Gray James Gray Director Tuesday Knight Tuesday Knight as Actress on Television Maximilian Schell Maximilian Schell as Arkady Shapira Tim Roth Tim Roth as Joshua Shapira David Vadim David Vadim as Sasha
    Long separated from his family, hitman Joshua returns to Brighton Beach for a contract killing for the Russian Mafia. His abusive father, Arkady, banned him from returning after Joshua committed his first murder. He takes up residence in a hotel, and soon everyone knows he has returned. He goes home to visit his dying mother, Irina, and prepares for the assassination, getting drawn back into the criminal community he left behind.
    The Feast 2021 POSTER

    The Feast

    2021

    Welsh

    5.6

    16

    80%

    46%

    Action

    dinner party

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    farmland

    Horror

    Mystery

    nature

    nouveau riche

    Thriller

    vengeful spirit

    Lee Haven Jones Lee Haven Jones Director Nia Roberts Nia Roberts as Glenda Steffan Cennydd Steffan Cennydd as Guto Sion Alun Davies Sion Alun Davies as Gweirydd Julian Lewis Jones Julian Lewis Jones as Gwyn
    A wealthy family hosts a sumptuous dinner, only for a mysterious young server to chillingly unravel their lives with terrifying consequences they could never see coming.
    Hit List 2011 POSTER

    Hit List

    2011

    English

    4.8

    2

    bad boss

    Comedy

    dysfunctional family

    ex-boyfriend

    hitman

    hostility

    Romance

    therapist

    Minh Collins Minh Collins Director Sadie Katz Sadie Katz as Blonde Woman #1 Joey Lawrence Joey Lawrence as Lyle Eve Brent Eve Brent as Mrs. Sheehan John Savage John Savage as Walter Murphy
    Charlotte is a woman with anger management issues whose therapist suggests she write a journal to keep her emotions in check. Unlucky in love, she ventures online to find a boyfriend. Just as she reaches her limit of unsuccessful dates, Charlotte meets her soul mate Lyle. Everything is perfect until Lyle finds Charlotte's journal and sets out to prove just how deeply he loves her.
    Gulmohar 2023 POSTER

    Gulmohar

    2023

    Hindi

    7.6

    12

    91%

    76%

    Action

    bollywood

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    Family

    Rahul V. Chittella Rahul V. Chittella Director Suraj Sharma Suraj Sharma as Aditya Manoj Bajpayee Manoj Bajpayee as Arun Simran Simran as Indu Tripti Sahu Tripti Sahu as Surekha
    Batra family has just four days left to vacate their house of 34 years. Amidst the mayhem and uncertainties of the future, insecurities and secrets surface.
    Hidden Diary 2009 POSTER

    Hidden Diary

    2009

    French

    6.4

    2

    48%

    48%

    beach

    cemetery

    diary

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    parent child relationship

    pregnancy

    Julie Lopes-Curval Julie Lopes-Curval Director Marie-Josée Croze Marie-Josée Croze as Louise Catherine Deneuve Catherine Deneuve as Martine Michel Duchaussoy Michel Duchaussoy as Michel Romano Orzari Romano Orzari as Tom
    In the 1950s, Louise left her husband when their children were still little. She was never heard from again. Her daughter Martine stayed in the small seaside town, where she became a doctor. Martine's daughter, Audrey, a thirty-year-old independent woman, returns to visit her parents. By chance, she finds a notebook that belonged to her grandmother, a diary that may at last explain her departure. Will it reveal the things left unsaid, that have altered the relationships within the heart of the family ever since? In it, will Audrey find answers to the questions that she is asking herself about her own future?
    Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets 1971 POSTER

    Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets

    1971

    Japanese

    7.6

    10

    Action

    art house

    avant-garde

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    japanese new wave

    Music

    psychedelic

    Shûji Terayama Shûji Terayama Director Chito Kawachi Chito Kawachi as Brother Akihiro Miwa Akihiro Miwa as Maya at the Hell Kazuaki Shimada Kazuaki Shimada as Raging bull Sei Hiraizumi Sei Hiraizumi as Soccer Team Captain
    An experimental, psychedelic odyssey through Japanese subculture experienced via the eyes of a disillusioned young man, who must contend with intense familial dysfunction, psychosexual alienation, and existentialist malaise.
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