Family

A prickly career woman thaws while caring for her oddball niece, mixing cringe comedy with genuine warmth and a surprisingly tender misfit streak.

Directed by

Laura Steinel

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Taylor Schilling, Brian Tyree Henry, Bryn Vale

Overview

Kate Stone is career-focused with a brash attitude that keeps relationships at an arm's length. When her estranged brother calls asking her to baby-sit her tween niece Maddie, Kate reluctantly agrees to help. But baby-sitting overnight unexpectedly turns into a week, and Kate's life spins into chaos. As Maddie reveals stories of being bullied and of wanting to run away and be a Juggalo, the two form a unique bond.

How it feels

Warm, light, earnest and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, identity, isolation, coming-of-age

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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