The Family Fang

Poster coming soon

Theatrical - Wide 2016

Cast Jason Bateman Nicole Kidman Christopher Walken
Directed by Jason Bateman
Written by David Lindsay-Abaire

Genres: Drama

JoBlo's Rating

8/10

Synopsis

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

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Review: The Family Fang

Posted 10 years ago

This was originally reviewed as part of our TIFF 2015 coverage. PLOT: An estranged brother and sister (Jason Bateman & Nicole Kidman) reunite after their performance artist parents (Christopher Walken & Maryann Plunkett) disappear. REVIEW: The Toronto International Film Festival...

Art meets family in trailer for The Family Fang

Posted 10 years ago

Movies are known for showcasing dysfunctional family after dysfunctional family, but the one at the heart of THE FAMILY FANG may have just bumped its way into the discussion for the strangest. Adapted from Kevin Wilson's 2011 novel of the...

Christopher Walken joins Jason Bateman’s The Family Fang adaptation

Posted 12 years ago

Jason Bateman's next project as a director will be an adaptation of the Kevin Wilson novel The Family Fang, and he's landed a fantastic actor for his upcoming film. Christopher Walken has joined THE FAMILY FANG, and will star alongside...

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Review: The Family Fang

Posted 10 years ago

This was originally reviewed as part of our TIFF 2015 coverage. PLOT: An estranged brother and sister (Jason Bateman & Nicole Kidman) reunite after their performance artist parents (Christopher Walken & Maryann Plunkett) disappear. REVIEW: The Toronto International Film Festival...

Review: The Family Fang

This was originally reviewed as part of our TIFF 2015 coverage. PLOT: An estranged brother and sister (Jason Bateman & Nicole Kidman) reunite after their performance artist parents (Christopher Walken & Maryann Plunkett) disappear. REVIEW: The Toronto International Film Festival...

Posted 10 years ago

All Articles

Art meets family in trailer for The Family Fang

Posted 10 years ago

Movies are known for showcasing dysfunctional family after dysfunctional family, but the one at the heart of THE FAMILY FANG may have just bumped its way into the discussion for the strangest. Adapted from Kevin Wilson's 2011 novel of the...

Christopher Walken joins Jason Bateman’s The Family Fang adaptation

Posted 12 years ago

Jason Bateman's next project as a director will be an adaptation of the Kevin Wilson novel The Family Fang, and he's landed a fantastic actor for his upcoming film. Christopher Walken has joined THE FAMILY FANG, and will star alongside...

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