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Friend of the Family

1995 · 103 min

A soft-focus, slow erotic drama where a free spirit loosens a wealthy family's inhibitions, more mood than plot.

Directed by
Edward Holzman
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Tagline
... something for everyone
Overview
A free-spirited natural beauty teaches an entire family to reconnect with their own sexuality. Elke is invited to stay with the Stillman family in their luxurious home in Malibu. The outward appearances of a happy and successful family soon dissolve as Elke finds each to have emotional and sexual problems that only she can help them overcome.
How it feels
Romantic, melancholic, warm and campy. Slow-burning and easy to follow.
About
Sexuality, family, identity, love
Content
Strong sexual content. Mild language. No violence or gore.
Note
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Directed by
Edward Holzman
Genres
Drama, Thriller
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  1. Friend of the FamilyMovie · 1995 This title
  2. Friend of the Family IIMovie · 1996

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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism5
Romance6
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity2
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
drama, thriller
Directed by
Edward Holzman
Written by
April Moskowitz, Edward Holzman
Starring
Shauna O'Brien, Griffin Drew, Lisa Boyle, Burke Morgan, Will Potter, Raelyn Saalman, Alex Demir, Betsy Monroe
Cinematography
Kim Haun
Runtime
103 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English, French

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