Is Next of Kin violent?

Barely. Less violent than 86% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Next of Kin easy watching?

Yes. More comforting than 77% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Yes. More sad than 75% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Next of Kin end with hope?

Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Next of Kin scary?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Next of Kin

Name: Next of Kin
Genre: Drama
Released: 1984
Duration: 70 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Patrick Tierney, Berj Fazalian, Sirvart Fazlian, Arsinée Khanjian, Margaret Loveys

Peter wasn't happy with his family, so he found a new one.

Directed by Atom Egoyan

Produced by Ego Film Arts

198470 min5.8 / 10

A character-driven drama about a lonely young man who finds belonging by infiltrating a fractured family, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the search for connection.

Twenty-three-year old Peter Foster is an only child who lives at home, where he constantly hears his parents arguing. Because Peter does nothing all day, the family goes to a clinic where a therapist videotapes them. After Peter watches his tape, he views the tape of a troubled Armenian family, who gave their only son away for adoption when they arrived in Canada. Peter decides to visit this family, and he pretends to be their son, Bedros Deryan. The Deryan family welcomes him with open arms, and Peter tries to patch up the poor relationship between George Deryan and his daughter Azah.

Clusters

Slow Character Dramas Grief Support Friendships Unlikely Caregiver Friendships Quirky Characters Finding Purpose

Genres

Drama

Questions people ask

Is Next of Kin violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Next of Kin easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Next of Kin sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does Next of Kin end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Next of Kin scary? 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.

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