
My Family and Other Animals
Directed by Sheree Folkson
A warm, sunlit family comedy about an eccentric household finding joy and belonging on a Greek island, grounded in memoir and celebrating both human connection and the natural world.
Escaping the dreary wet weather of 1930s England, an eccentric family uproot and ship themselves to the sunnier climes of the Greek island of Corfu.
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Questions people ask
Is My Family and Other Animals easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Does My Family and Other Animals end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is My Family and Other Animals violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is My Family and Other Animals scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is My Family and Other Animals sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
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Like My Family and Other Animals
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as My Family and Other Animals
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like My Family and Other Animals, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like My Family and Other Animals, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like My Family and Other Animals, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































