---
title: "Relative"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/relative-2022-2"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 944948
imdb_id: "tt18280316"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 76
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Relative (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/relative-2022-2

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Relative" (2022).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented names, dates, numbers, etc.
No markdown, asterisks, headings, or bullet points.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Source [1]: Title: Relative (2022). Release date: 04/28/2022 (CA). Genre: Documentary. Runtime: 1h 16m. Synopsis: A filmmaker unearths a pervasive history of multigenerational trauma in her Italian-American family. As decades of secrets, home movies, and long-avoided conversations surface, a family once bound by tradition forges a new path forward.
Source [2]: Title: Relative. Year: 2022. Origin: American. Genre: drama / comedy feature film. Writer/Director: Michael Glover Smith. Plot: A family reunion centered on a college graduation party in Chicago.
Source [3]: Plot: Various members of the Frank family come together for a college graduation party in Chicago. Their bonds are tested and strengthened in surprising ways.
Source [4]: Mentions full cast and crew on Plex (no specific names provided in snippet).
Source [5]: Irrelevant (Texas Chainsaw Massacre/Sean Haitz

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tracey Arcabasso Smith
- **Networks / Studios**: The We Collective, Field of Vision

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Relative online?
Relative is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Relative worth watching?
Relative holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Relative and when was it released?
Relative is a feature film with a runtime of 76 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Relative?
Relative was directed by Tracey Arcabasso Smith.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Relative — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/944948)
- [Relative (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relative_(film))
- [Relative (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/919080-relative/cast)
- [Relative (2022) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/relative-2022/credits)
- [The Only Major Actors Still Alive From The Original Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movie - /Film](https://www.slashfilm.com/1448995/only-major-actors-still-alive-texas-chainsaw-massacre-1974/)
- [Nichole Sakura | Movies - Flixbaba](https://flixbaba.mov/person/996697/nichole-sakura)

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