Family Way

Family Way

Directed by Joram Lürsen

Produced by Topkapi Films, VARA

2012132 min6.2 / 10

A multi-character family comedy-drama that balances humor with genuine emotional struggles as various family members confront their unfulfilled desires and relationship crises.

All the members of the De Roover family have ended up at a point of no return in their lives where crucial choices have to be made. Winnie wants a child. Her husband Rutmer wants to get in touch with his feelings. His brother Charlie doesn't want any responsibilities. Their brother-in-law Dick wants his deceased wife back. Head of the family Arend wants to be happy. Mother Jeannette wants somebody to want her. Written by Topkapi Films

Questions people ask

  • Is Family Way violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Family Way scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Family Way easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Family Way sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Family Way end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

20/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity10

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise23

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Family Way

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Family Way

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Family Way, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Family Way, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Family Way, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

Share thisXBlueskyReddit