The Family Fang

The Family Fang

Directed by Jason Bateman

Produced by Olympus Pictures, QED International

2016106 min5.8 / 10

A darkly comedic mystery about two adult siblings navigating family trauma and their parents' controversial artistic legacy while searching for answers.

A brother and sister return to their family home in search of their world famous parents who have disappeared.

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

  • Is The Family Fang violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Family Fang scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Family Fang easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

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

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26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity74

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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