Runs in the Family(2023)
Runs in the Family Synopsis
In this witty father-son story, we are introduced to Varun, a former scammer, and River, a trans drag performer, as they venture on a road trip across South Africa to rescue River's long-lost mother from a rehab clinic in eSwatini. River’s only worry is missing Her Majesty’s Drag Competition and the opportunity to win the prize money to pay for his top surgery. With secrets bubbling to the surface and a competition to win, their relationship will be tested like never before.
Runs in the Family (2023) is a adventure, comedy and drama film directed by Ian Gabriel, released on June 1, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Ace Bhatti, Rob van Vuuren, Gabe Gabriel and Paul Snodgrass. Viewers rate it 1.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Gabriel
- Writers:
- Gabe Gabriel
- Cinematographer:
- Devin Toselli
- Production:
- Giant Films, Fae Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Runs in the Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ace Bhatti
as Varun Chetty
Rob van Vuuren
as Stan Russo
Gabe Gabriel
as River Storm
Paul Snodgrass
as Anthony
Khadija Heeger
as Lucille
Diaan Lawrenson
as Monica Storm
- Mamello Makhetha
Mamello Makhetha
- Kathleen Stephens
Kathleen Stephens
Loren Loubser
Faniswa Yisa
- Tankiso Mamabolo
Tankiso Mamabolo
- Manila Von Teez
Manila Von Teez
Key crew
Directed by Ian Gabriel, written by Gabe Gabriel.
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Runs in the Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 1.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Runs in the Family – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Runs in the Family online?
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Runs in the Family (2023) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Runs in the Family?
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The main cast of Runs in the Family (2023) includes Ace Bhatti, Rob van Vuuren, Gabe Gabriel, Paul Snodgrass and Khadija Heeger. The film was directed by Ian Gabriel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Runs in the Family released?
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Runs in the Family was released on June 1, 2023 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Runs in the Family worth watching?
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Runs in the Family (2023) holds an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.