Unexpected Family(2026)
过家家
Unexpected Family Synopsis
When an aging local starts to lose his memory, those around him decide to recreate an important family moment in his life for him to relive. What they discover isn't what they expect — about both themselves and about the mysterious man's past.
Unexpected Family (2026) is a comedy and drama film directed by Li Taiyan, released on January 1, 2026 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Jackie Chan, Peng Yuchang, Jiaming Zhang and Pan Binlong. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Li Taiyan
- Writers:
- Li Taiyan, Lv Zhuo, Dai Yue
- Producers:
- Chao Yin, Wu Yifeng
- Cinematographer:
- Fan Chao
- Composer:
- Roc Chen
- Production:
- Wuhan Legend Film and Television Arts
- Revenue:
- $6,566,477
- Status:
- Released
Unexpected Family (2026) Trailer
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Unexpected Family Cast & Crew
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Directed by Li Taiyan, written by Li Taiyan, Lv Zhuo and Dai Yue, produced by Chao Yin and Wu Yifeng.
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Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 44 ratings.
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Unexpected Family – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Unexpected Family online?
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Unexpected Family (2026) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Unexpected Family?
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The main cast of Unexpected Family (2026) includes Jackie Chan, Peng Yuchang, Jiaming Zhang, Pan Binlong and Ping Li. The film was directed by Li Taiyan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Unexpected Family released?
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Unexpected Family was released on January 1, 2026 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Unexpected Family worth watching?
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Unexpected Family (2026) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Unexpected Family?
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Yes. The official Unexpected Family trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.