Family Business movie poster

Family Business

"There's nothing like a good robbery to bring a family together."

December 6, 1989 1h 50m 5.7/10 (267 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Family Business is a crime/drama film. directed by Sidney Lumet.

Starring Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, and Matthew Broderick

Synopsis

Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 6, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (267 votes)
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Box Office $12.2M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$12,195,695

Production Companies

  • TriStar Pictures
  • Gordon Company
  • Regency International Pictures
  • The A. Milchan Investment Group

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Family Business about?

Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly s...

Who directed Family Business?

Family Business was directed by Sidney Lumet.

How long is Family Business?

Family Business has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Family Business released?

Family Business was released on December 6, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Family Business?

The main cast of Family Business includes Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick, Rosanna DeSoto, Janet Carroll.

Is Family Business worth watching?

Family Business has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 267 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.