Family Life(1971)
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Family Life Synopsis
A young woman, Janice, is living with her restrictive and conservative parents, who lead a dull working-class life and consider their daughter to be “misbehaving” whenever she’s trying to find her own way in life.
Family Life (1971) is a drama film directed by Ken Loach, released on November 17, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Sandy Ratcliff, Bill Dean, Grace Cave and Michael Riddall. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Loach
- Writers:
- David Mercer
- Producers:
- Tony Garnett
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Stewart
- Composer:
- Marc Wilkinson
- Production:
- Kestrel Films, EMI Films
- Status:
- Released
Family Life (1971) Trailer
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Family Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sandy Ratcliff
as Janice Baildon
Bill Dean
as Mr. Baildon
- Grace Cave
Grace Cave
as Mrs. Baildon
- Michael Riddall
Michael Riddall
as Dr. Donaldson
Malcolm Tierney
as Tim
- Hilary Martin
Hilary Martin
as Barbara Baildon
Alan MacNaughtan
as Dr. Caswell
- Johnny Gee
Johnny Gee
as Man in Garden
Bernard Atha
- Edwin Brown
Edwin Brown
- Freddie Clemson
Freddie Clemson
- Alec Coleman
Alec Coleman
Key crew
Directed by Ken Loach, written by David Mercer, produced by Tony Garnett.
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Family Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 69 ratings.
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Family Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Family Life online?
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Family Life (1971) is available to stream on Netflix, and to rent or buy from LaCinetek. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Family Life?
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The main cast of Family Life (1971) includes Sandy Ratcliff, Bill Dean, Grace Cave, Michael Riddall and Malcolm Tierney. The film was directed by Ken Loach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Family Life released?
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Family Life was released on November 17, 1971 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Family Life worth watching?
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Family Life (1971) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Family Life?
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Yes. The official Family Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.