A Family Upside Down
Seen it?1978 | 98 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Emmy, though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
An elderly married couple find that as their physical and mental health deteriorates, they find themselves dependent more and more upon their grown children.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Television Movie. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Lowell Rich
- Helen HayesEmma Long
- Fred AstaireTed Long
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Mike Long
- Pat CrowleyCarol Long
- Patty DukeWendy
- Brad ReardenScott Long
- Ford RaineyMr. Case
- Kim HamiltonPaula
- Phillip R. AllenDr. Russo
- Karl HeldAl