Family movie poster

Family

March 10, 2001 1h 19m 5.2/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Family is a action/crime film. directed by Takashi Miike. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kenichi Endo, Taishu Kase, and Kazuya Kimura

Synopsis

When the mobster Iwaida Nishikawi is executed by the hit man Takeshi, his family chases the killer. Takeshi's brothers Takashi and Hideshi Miwa try to find Takeshi, who is hidden with the nurse Rie Ishibashi, to protect him and Hideshi discovers that Takeshi was secretly sent by their Yakuza boss to eliminate Iwaida. Meanwhile, the mobster Kenmoshi abducts Takashi's wife Mariko and rapes her, trying to force Takashi to deliver his brother to him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 10, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 19m 79 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Family about?

When the mobster Iwaida Nishikawi is executed by the hit man Takeshi, his family chases the killer. Takeshi's brothers Takashi and Hideshi Miwa try to find Takeshi, who is hidden with the nurse Rie...

Who directed Family?

Family was directed by Takashi Miike.

How long is Family?

Family has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).

When was Family released?

Family was released on March 10, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Family?

The main cast of Family includes Kenichi Endo, Taishu Kase, Kazuya Kimura, Koichi Iwaki, Naoko Inoue.