The Family Fang (film)
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| Directed by | Jason Bateman |
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| Screenplay by | David Lindsay-Abaire |
| Based on |
The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Carter Burwell |
| Cinematography | Ken Seng |
| Edited by | Robert Frazen |
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| Distributed by | Starz Digital |
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Running time | 105 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $585,165[2][3] |
The Family Fang is a 2015 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Bateman and written by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Kevin Wilson. The film stars Bateman, Nicole Kidman and Christopher Walken. The film was released on April 29, 2016, by Starz Digital.
Plot
Two siblings, Baxter and Annie Fang (Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman), return to their family home in search of their world famous parents (Christopher Walken and Maryann Plunkett) who have disappeared.
Cast
- Nicole Kidman as Annie Fang
- Taylor Rose as young Annie Fang (at 18)
- Mackenzie Smith as young Annie Fang (at 13)
- Jason Bateman as Baxter Fang
- Kyle Donnery as young Baxter Fang (at 16)
- Jack McCarthy as young Baxter Fang (at 11)
- Christopher Walken as Caleb Fang
- Jason Butler Harner as young Caleb Fang
- Maryann Plunkett as Camille Fang
- Kathryn Hahn as young Camille Fang
- Frank Harts as Officer Dunham
- Josh Pais as Freeman
- Grainger Hines as Sheriff Hale
- Robbie Tann as Arden
- Michael Chernus as Kenny
- Gabriel Ebert as Joseph
- Eddie Mitchell as Lucas
- Patrick Mitchell as Linus
- Linda Emond as Miss Delano
- Scott Shepherd as Art Critic
Production
On October 27, 2011, it was announced that the film rights to the Kevin Wilson novel The Family Fang were bought by actress Nicole Kidman's Blossom Films company. Kidman and Per Saari would be reuniting with their Rabbit Hole co-producers at Olympus Films' Leslie Urdang and Dean Vanech.[4] On May 8, 2012, screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire was set to adapt the film for Kidman.[5] On November 1, 2013, it was announced that actor Jason Bateman will direct and star alongside Kidman as her brother in the film, and QED International would finance the film.[6] On May 5, 2014, Christopher Walken was cast as Caleb Fang, the siblings' father.[7]
Filming
The filming for The Family Fang began on July 14, 2014, in New York City[8] and later that month in Suffern, New York.[9]
Reception
Early reviews from TIFF praised the film and Kidman's performance.[1][10]
The film has received generally positive reviews with a 79% score on aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes: "Critics' Consensus: Layered performances from Nicole Kidman and director-star Jason Bateman add extra depth to The Family Fang's sharply observed look at domestic dysfunction." [11]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival on September 14, 2015.[12] Shortly, after Starz Digital acquired U.S distribution rights to the film.[13] The film was released on April 29, 2016, by Starz Digital.[14]
References
- 1 2 David Rooney (2015-09-14). "Jason Bateman's 'The Family Fang': TIFF Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-04-17.
- ↑ "The Family Fang (2016)". Box Office Mojo. 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2016-09-13.
- ↑ "The Family Fang (2016) Foreign Gross". Box Office Mojo. 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2016-09-13.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 27, 2011). "Nicole Kidman Acquires Kevin Wilson Novel 'The Family Fang' As Star Vehicle". deadline.com. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (May 8, 2012). "'Rabbit Hole's Nicole Kidman And David Lindsay-Abaire Re-Team On 'Family Fang'". deadline.com. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ↑ Fleming, Jr., Mike (November 1, 2013). "Jason Bateman Set To Direct And Star With Nicole Kidman In 'The Family Fang'". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (May 5, 2014). "CANNES: Christopher Walken Joins Jason Bateman, Nicole Kidman in 'Family Fang'". variety.com. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ↑ Christine (July 17, 2014). "Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman begin filming 'Family Fang' in NYC". onlocationvacations.com. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
- ↑ New 12 Westchester (July 25, 2014). "Jason Bateman films new movie project 'Family Fang' in Suffern". westchester.news12.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
- ↑ Justin Chang (2015-09-14). "'The Family Fang' Review: Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman Play Artist Siblings". Variety. Retrieved 2016-04-17.
- ↑ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_family_fang/ Retrieved 7/10/16
- ↑ "The Family Fang". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ↑ Lang, Brent; Seetoodah, Ramin (October 8, 2015). "Starz Acquires Jason Bateman's 'The Family Fang' For Theatrical, Multi-Platform Release (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ↑ Gettell, Oliver (2016-04-08). "Family Fang trailer: Dysfunction is an art in Jason Bateman film". EW.com. Retrieved 2016-04-17.