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The brief
Cesc Gay turns what could be a depressing family crisis into something unexpectedly hilarious, watching three adult siblings completely lose their shit trying to figure out what to do with their increasingly erratic father. The whole thing has this beautifully chaotic energy where polite family diplomacy slowly crumbles into pure madness, and Javier Cámara, Carmen Machi, and Javier Gutiérrez nail the specific exhaustion of dealing with aging parents. It's the kind of dark family comedy that finds genuine laughs in genuinely stressful situations without ever feeling mean-spirited about it. Perfect for anyone who loved The Farewell or Little Miss Sunshine, or basically anyone who's ever sat through a disastrous family meeting.
The verdict
If you have experience dealing with aging parents or love dark family comedies that find genuine humor in stressful situations, this is a brilliant watch that captures the beautiful chaos of family crisis with perfect performances. If you prefer your comedies light and escapist rather than rooted in real family dysfunction, you'll find this too close to home and emotionally draining.
Watch with
- 👥 Perfect for adults with aging parents
- 👫 Great date night for established couples
- ⚠️ Skip if you're currently in family crisis
Heads up
- Elderly parent in distressing situations (moderate)
- Family conflict and emotional breakdowns (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Cesc Gay
- Cast
- Javier Cámara, Carmen Machi, Javier Gutiérrez, Alexandra Jiménez
Official synopsis
Three siblings get together to decide what to do with their 86‑year‑old father, who has started behaving in
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
Both explore family dynamics through children's perspectives during crisis moments.
