The Family Way

1966

The Family Way (1966)

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Movie Info

This gently farcical British comedy stars Hayley Mills and Hywel Bennett as Jenny and Arthur, a young couple who have just gotten married. However, while both of them are filled with anticipation for their honeymoon, a practical joke played by their "friends" causes their bed to collapse just as they're about to consummate their relationship. Through a variety of misfortunes, they end up spending the night at the home of Arthur's parents, where nervousness and a certain lack of privacy make it difficult for them to enjoy their first night together as they'd wish. While a bit of frank language and some fleeting nudity by former child star Hayley Mills generated a certain amount of controversy upon first release, by today's standards The Family Way is more easily seen as the compassionate relationship comedy its creators intended. The Family Way is also of note to Beatles fans as the first film scored by Paul McCartney. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Art House & International, Classics, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed By:

Roy Boulting
Written By:

Bill Naughton
In Theaters:

Dec 18, 1966 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jan 27, 2009
Runtime:

115 minutes

Cast

Hayley Mills
as Jenny Fitton

Hywel Bennett
as Arthur Fitton

John Comer
as Leslie Piper

Avril Angers
as Liz Piper

John Mills
as Ezra Fitton

Wilfred Pickles
as Uncle Fred

Marjorie Rhodes
as Lucy Fitton

Barry Foster
as Joe Thompson

Liz Fraser
as Molly Thompson

Andrew Bradford
as Eddie

Thorley Walters
as Vicar

Colin Gordon
as Mr. Hutton Travel Agent

Ruth Trouncer
as Marriage Counselor

Harry Locke
as Mr. Stubbs

Lesley Daine
as Dora

Diana Coupland
as Mrs. Rose

Fanny Carby
as Mrs. Stone

Helen Booth
as Mrs. Lee

Margaret Lacey
as Mrs. Harris

Murray Head
as Geoffrey Fitton

Robin Parkinson
as Mr. Phillips

Kathy Staff

Ruth Gower

Hazel Bainbridge

Andy Bradford

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Critic Reviews for The Family Way

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A dated but still enjoyable smart comedy-drama.

Feb 16, 2012 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz

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Audience Reviews for The Family Way

Nice little story of the hardships of early marriage life. Well acted and directed with a witty and touching script. A movie which should be viewed by all young couples headed towards marriage. A real sleeper treat.