1. Little Miss Sunshine 2006，IMDB Rating: 7.8, IMDB Votes: 522349, ID: 0449059 Photo by blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Hoover family in ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ is a barely functioning unit that includes a despondent brother-in-law and a profane, heroin-snorting grandfather. Their journey to a beauty pageant is filled with both major tragedies and small triumphs. However, they come off as cynically constructed one-trick caricatures rather than loveable weirdoes.
2. Meet the Fockers 2004，IMDB Rating: 6.3, IMDB Votes: 288855, ID: 0290002 Photo by blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The sequel ‘Meet the Fockers’ introduces Bernie and Roz Focker, played to the nerve-jangling hilt by Dustin Hoffman and Barbara Streisand. Their zaniness wipes out any sympathy or affection one might have had for the characters of the first film within the first 30 minutes.
3. Home Alone 1990，IMDB Rating: 7.7, IMDB Votes: 658382, ID: 0099785 Photo by blog.hu, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The McCallisters in ‘Home Alone’ are a toxic mixture of privilege and self-absorption. Their penchant for leaving their youngest son behind while jetting off on luxury Christmas vacations is actually one of their finer qualities.
4. Please Don’t Eat the Daisies 1960，IMDB Rating: 6.4, IMDB Votes: 4996, ID: 0054188 Photo by typepad.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘Please Don’t Eat the Daisies’ presents the Stone household, a too-loving, too-supportive collection of upper-class Connecticut liberals. They feel more like elaborate character sketches than actual human beings. The impossible-to-take eccentrics make the environment emotionally jarring.
5. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 1986，IMDB Rating: 7.8, IMDB Votes: 390974, ID: 0091042 Photo by olivian.ro, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 In ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’, the Bueller family is depicted as a privileged and self-absorbed unit. Their youngest son, Kevin, is left behind while they jet off on luxury Christmas vacations. This negligence is one of their finer qualities, making their extended brood appear toxic.
6. The Sound of Music 1965，IMDB Rating: 8.1, IMDB Votes: 263789, ID: 0059742 Photo by coyotepr.uk, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Von Trapp family in ‘The Sound of Music’ is a classic example of an insufferable movie family. Their story of music, love, and escape from Nazi-occupied Austria is heartwarming, but their negligence, particularly in leaving their youngest son behind during luxury vacations, paints them as a toxic mixture of privilege and self-absorption.
7. Mrs. Doubtfire 1993，IMDB Rating: 7.1, IMDB Votes: 294317, ID: 0107614 Photo by wikimedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 In ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’, Robin Williams plays a father who, despite his love for his children, is deemed irresponsible by his ex-wife, played by Sally Field. His antics, such as hosting an animal-populated birthday party in their expensive San Francisco home, are seen as monstrous.
8. Twilight 2008，IMDB Rating: 5.3, IMDB Votes: 491058, ID: 1099212 Photo by wikimedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The ‘Twilight’ series introduces us to the Cullen family, a group of vampires trying to live a ‘normal’ life in a small town. While the film has been praised for its engaging plot and the chemistry between the lead actors, the family dynamics of the Cullens can be seen as insufferable due to their supernatural nature and the secrecy that surrounds them.
9. Star Wars 1977，IMDB Rating: 8.6, IMDB Votes: 1462897, ID: 0076759 Photo by blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Skywalker family from the ‘Star Wars’ saga is a classic example of a dysfunctional family on a galactic scale. Despite the epic nature of their story, the family’s constant struggle with the dark side, familial betrayals, and tragic losses make them a challenging family to endure. Yet, their story remains one of the most compelling in film history.
10. American Beauty 1999，IMDB Rating: 8.3, IMDB Votes: 1218676, ID: 0169547 Photo by bp.blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Burnham family in ‘American Beauty’ is a portrait of self-absorption and privilege. Lester Burnham’s mid-life crisis and his family’s reaction to it paints a picture of a family that is more concerned with appearances than genuine connection. The family’s dysfunction is further highlighted by their inability to communicate and understand each other.
11. Hook 1991，IMDB Rating: 6.8, IMDB Votes: 275105, ID: 0102057 Photo by draco.pe.kr, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The McCallister family in ‘Hook’ is characterized by negligence and self-absorption. Their habit of leaving their youngest son behind during their luxury vacations highlights their lack of concern for their children. This family’s dysfunction is a stark contrast to the loving and caring family that Peter Pan longs for.
12. Close Encounters of the Third Kind 1977，IMDB Rating: 7.6, IMDB Votes: 219356, ID: 0075860 Photo by draco.pe.kr, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 In ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’, Roy Neary’s obsession with unidentified flying objects strains his relationship with his family. His family’s inability to understand his experiences and their dismissal of his beliefs underscores the disconnect between them. This family’s lack of support and understanding contributes to Roy’s isolation.
13. August: Osage County 2013，IMDB Rating: 7.2, IMDB Votes: 95945, ID: 1322269 Photo by bp.blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Weston family in ‘August: Osage County’ is a perfect example of an insufferable movie family. The family’s constant quarrels and the mother’s spiteful nature make them difficult to bear. However, the performances by the cast, especially Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, add depth to the characters and make the movie engaging.
14. The Darjeeling Limited 2007，IMDB Rating: 7.2, IMDB Votes: 218535, ID: 0838221 Photo by blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 In ‘The Darjeeling Limited’, the Whitman brothers embark on a journey across India, each dealing with their own personal tragedies. Their dysfunctional relationship, marked by lack of communication and understanding, adds a layer of complexity to the film. Despite their flaws, the movie manages to capture the essence of their relationship in a humorous and engaging manner.
Meet Film’s 14 Most Insufferable Families
