The Family Way
“A girl, a boy, a tender, funny, terrible wedding night.”
Synopsis
Young newlyweds Arthur and Jenny Fitton want nothing more than to get their marriage started on the right foot. But before they can depart for their honeymoon in Spain, they have to spend their first night together at the home of Arthur's parents. The couple are prevented from having any intimacy, but it only gets worse. They find out that their trip to Spain is canceled, which sets the tone for a rocky few weeks.
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The Family Way (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-15
Top Cast
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Hayley Mills
Jenny Piper
Hywel Bennett
Arthur Fitton
John Mills
Ezra Fitton
Marjorie Rhodes
Lucy Fitton
Avril Angers
Liz Piper
John Comer
Leslie Piper
Wilfred Pickles
Uncle Fred
Murray Head
Geoffrey Fitton
Liz Fraser
Molly Thompson
Barry Foster
Joe Thompson
Andy Bradford
Eddie
Thorley Walters
Vicar
Colin Gordon
Mr Hutton, Travel Agent
Robin Parkinson
Mr Phillips, Travel Agent's Assistant
Lesley Daine
Dora
Ruth Trouncer
Marriage Guidance Counsellor
Harry Locke
Mr Stubbs, Housing Officer
Maureen O'Reilly
Miss Hunt, Housing Officer's Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Boulting, John Boulting
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Naughton, Roy Boulting, Jeffrey Dell
- Original Score
- Paul McCartney
- Original Title
- The Family Way
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Jambox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Boulting, John Boulting
Bill Naughton, Roy Boulting, Jeffrey Dell
Paul McCartney
Harry Waxman
Ernest Hosler
John Boulting
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Boulting
Director
John Boulting
Producer
Bill Naughton
Writer
John Boulting
Director
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Ernest Hosler
Editor
Paul McCartney
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Family Way
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What is The Family Way about?
Young newlyweds Arthur and Jenny Fitton want nothing more than to get their marriage started on the right foot. But before they can depart for their honeymoon in Spain, they have to spend their first night together at the home of Arthur's parents. The couple are prevented from having any intimacy, but it only gets worse. They find out that their trip to Spain is canceled, which sets the tone for a rocky few weeks.
Who directed The Family Way?
The Family Way was directed by Roy Boulting, John Boulting.
Who stars in The Family Way?
The principal cast of The Family Way includes Hayley Mills, Hywel Bennett, John Mills, Marjorie Rhodes, Avril Angers.
When was The Family Way released and how long is it?
The Family Way was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Family Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Family Way was composed by Paul McCartney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Family Way?
The Family Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).