Family Viewing
"Some things possess you at the strangest times"
Originally released in 1987. Family Viewing is a drama film. directed by Atom Egoyan. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Hemblen, Aidan Tierney, and Gabrielle Rose
Synopsis
An emotionally constrained view of the displacement of human feelings in our video saturated society. Van regularly visits his grandmother in a run-down nursing home. His father depends on phone sex for guidance meanwhile erasing family homevideos of happier times with homemade pornography. Will Van rescue his grandmother and memories of his mother in time?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (33 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ontario Arts Council
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Ego Film Arts
- Ontario Film Development Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Viewing about?
An emotionally constrained view of the displacement of human feelings in our video saturated society. Van regularly visits his grandmother in a run-down nursing home. His father depends on phone se...
Who directed Family Viewing?
Family Viewing was directed by Atom Egoyan.
How long is Family Viewing?
Family Viewing has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Family Viewing released?
Family Viewing was released on September 9, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Family Viewing?
The main cast of Family Viewing includes David Hemblen, Aidan Tierney, Gabrielle Rose, Arsinée Khanjian, Selma Keklikian.