The Family Fang

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Cast

Nicole Kidman
as Annie Fang

Jason Bateman
as Baxter Fang

Christopher Walken
as Caleb Fang

Maryann Plunkett
as Camille Fang

Jason Butler Harner
as Young Caleb

Kathryn Hahn
as Young Camille Fang

Eugenia Kuzmina

Linda Emond
as Miss Delano

Marin Ireland
as Suzanne Crosby

Josh Pais
as Freeman

Michael Chernus
as Kenny

Mackenzie Brooke Smith
as Young Annie Fang (Age 9)

Suzan Perry
as Customer in the Bank

Jaiden Kaine
as Confused Customer

Robbie Tann
as Arden

Scott Shepherd
as Art Critic

Grainger Hines
as Sheriff Hale

Taylor Rose
as Young Annie Fang (at 18)

Claire Glassford
as Cashier

Frank Harts
as Officer Dahlberg

Steve Witting
as Art Critic

Gabriel Ebert
as Joseph

Ethan Coskay
as Boy in the Pajamas

Danny Burstein
as Eric Wilcox

Venus Ariel
as First Girl in Santa Line

Genevieve Adams
as Florida Cashier

Abigail Friend
as Younger Sibling

Kevin T. Collins
as 1st AD

Jack McCarthy
as Young Buster

Seth Barrish
as Principal

Kyle Donnery
as Young Buster Fang

Brian Carter
as Young Hobart

MaameYaa Boafo
as College Student

Brian J. Carter
as Young Hobart

Ryan DeLuca
as Boy Playing Friar Laurence

Audrey Lynn Weston
as Janey

Joe Lanza
as Bank Manager

Edward Mitchell
as Lucas

Allison Jean White
as Bank Teller

Ashlynn Alexander
as Shouting Pageant Spectator

Patrick Mitchell
as Linus

Adam Shippey
as Beauty Pageant Emcee

Justin Arnold
as Kid Filming Caleb

Dylan Page
as Principal

David Kubicka
as Hobart's Paramedic

Frankie Verroca
as Bank Customer

Kent vanKuller
as Young Blonde Guy in Central Park

Luca Bello
as Crewmember

John Tarry
as JC Penney Kid

Samantha Hlavacek
as Beauty Queen

Jeremy Kruse
as Man Wearing Headphones

Guy Veryzer
as Santa's Photographer

Paige Rossi
as JC Penney Kid

Isaac Galizio
as Roller Rink Skater

Zariah Singletary
as Pageant Girl

Anthony Ferrara
as Shakespearean Player

Jason Zell
as Roller Rink Skater

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• Aug 22, 2017

  When police show up with crime scene photos of an empty car and foul play suspicions, the daughter remains convinced it is twisted deception by her renowned performance artist parents, whereas her brother is much less than certain. An original story that takes an interesting look at the nature of art. Caleb (an inspired Christopher Walken) contends that art must be dynamic and of the moment, not left to rot bottled up in a gallery, and gained cult theme with a series of short films shot in public which included is young children as a means of shocking the surrounding unknowing public. Nicole Kidman does find work as an now adult actress trying to put her past behind her, take a new step forward, and restart her flagging career. She reconnects with her parents and her brother (Jason Bateman, who also directed), a author two years behind his publishing date for his third novel. I enjoyed watching this fractured family dynamic without knowing where it was headed, so I'll gladly reward an extra half star for that. "Titty shots!"
  Doctor S Super Reviewer
• Jun 10, 2017

  Jason Bateman should focus on character films as he clearly has the talent and the eye as the director. This dysfunctional family film is not going to play for everyone and you can already see the mixed audience review. This is a well acted and cast film, these artsy style films are better for the audiences that are tired of blockbuster borefests. I enjoy slow burning emotional films and this is right up there with some of the great quirky films. Kidman adds strong weight next to Bateman and is in a career best form, it's just a shame that this will miss mainstream appeal. Great film and another fine Bateman director appearance, cannot wait to see where he goes next.
  Brendan N Super Reviewer
• May 03, 2016

  Bateman and Kidman are great as a brother and sister trying to help each other figure out and deal with the individual flaws in themselves even as they face a bigger monster: the flaws in their family. That the family are performance artists only adds taste to the mix. I only wish that Chris Walken's character had more explanation, however well played.
  Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
• Sep 16, 2015

  I rather enjoyed Jason Bateman's 2014 directorial debut Bad Words. I think I've watched it more times than I initially imagined I would given I thought it was fine, but little more. That said, I was really excited to see what Bateman would do next in the director's chair and boy does he deliver. While I had tempered expectations for The Family Fang it was clear after the films cold open that we were in for something pretty unique. This is in fact the strongest element the film has going for it in that you never quite know where it's going. Eventually, given the circumstances presented, we understand the themes of family and liberation that are being touched upon, but never do we know exactly what will happen next. This is due largely in part to the fact the premise is so different and off the wall. Adapted from a 2011 Kevin Wilson novel by screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole, Oz the Great and Powerful) The Family Fang is a film that is telling a dysfunctional family story through the conduit of performance art. With this material Bateman has taken advantage of the dark comedic tones the story highlights and is really able to explore not only his growth as a filmmaker (you can feel the more assured hand at work), but a more complex range of emotions. Bad Words was very on the nose for the sarcastic, cynical straight man, but Family Fang requires more layers and layers he has provided as his latest film never stops evolving and the characters only grow out of the demons they're forced to come face to face with. read the whole review at www.reviewsfromabed.com
  

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