---
title: "We Are Family"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/we-are-family-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 391700
imdb_id: "tt4926822"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 225
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# We Are Family (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/we-are-family-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

We Are Family is a 2016 comedy and family film released on August 10, 2016 in France, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes. The story follows thirteen-year-old Bastien, who is caught in the middle of a heavily reconstructed family consisting of six half-brothers and sisters, eight parents, and numerous houses.

The film explores the logistical and emotional complexity of modern blended families through the perspective of the children, who eventually decide to stage a revolution by squatting a large apartment to force their parents to come to them. Blending comedy with family themes, the movie has a lighthearted tone and a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Thirteen-year-old Bastien and his siblings wage a revolution against their eight parents."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique premise centered on thirteen-year-old Bastien navigating a reconstructed family with six half-brothers and sisters and eight parents.
- Showcases a child-led revolution where the kids turn the rules upside down by squatting a large apartment.
- Runtime is one hour and thirty-nine minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking a conventional family dynamic might find the complex web of eight parents and numerous houses exhausting to follow.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is comedic and family-oriented, featuring a brisk runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes suitable for audiences interested in lighthearted family rebellions.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #reconstructed-family, #child-rebellion, #apartment-squat, #comedy, #family-film, #bastien

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gabriel Julien-Laferrière
- **Networks / Studios**: TF1 Droits Audiovisuels, Bonne Pioche, Rezo Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Julie Gayet** as *Sophie*
- **Thierry Neuvic** as *Philippe*
- **Julie Depardieu** as *Agnès*
- **Lucien Jean-Baptiste** as *Hugo*
- **Claudia Tagbo** as *Babette*
- **Philippe Katerine** as *Claude*
- **Chantal Ladesou** as *Aurore*
- **Arié Elmaleh** as *Paul*
- **Nino Kirtadzé** as *Madeleine*
- **Caterina Murino** as *Marie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream We Are Family?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is We Are Family worth watching?
It is a 2016 comedy and family film featuring a unique premise about children rebelling against their eight parents.

### Q: What is the runtime of We Are Family?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes.

### Q: How many episodes does We Are Family have?
We Are Family is a feature film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [We Are Family — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/391700)
- [We Are Family (2016) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4926822/fullcredits/)
- [We Are Family (2016 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_Family_(2016_film))
- [We Are Family (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/391700-c-est-quoi-cette-famille/cast)
- [Family Film & TV Awards Nominations; Julie Chen Moonves to Host](https://variety.com/)

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