The Crazy Family
逆噴射家族
“They're just like yours.”
Synopsis
Shortly after moving to the suburbs, the Kobayashis start to come undone. Convinced a family curse is at the root of their erratic behavior, the man of the house takes it upon himself to course-correct before it takes the last of their sanity.
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The Crazy Family (1984) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-02
Top Cast
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Katsuya Kobayashi
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
Mitsuko Baisho
Saeko Kobayashi
Youki Kudoh
Erika Kobayashi
Yoshiki Arizono
Masaki Kobayashi
Hitoshi Ueki
Yasukune Kobayashi
Kazuhiko Kishino
Announcer (voice)
Akira Ogata
Toyoko Koumi
Iwao Hayashizaki
Nobuhiro Gomori
Yoshinori Inoue
Hirona Takahashi
Kunihiro Ide
Alex Ablamov
Ariko Arita
Jo
Usagi Asō
Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteberg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 11, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 21, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gakuryu Ishii
- Screenplay & Story
- Gakuryu Ishii, Fumio Kōnami
- Original Title
- 逆噴射家族
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- International Television Films, Art Theatre Guild, Directors Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gakuryu Ishii
Gakuryu Ishii, Fumio Kōnami, Yoshinori Kobayashi
Masaki Tamura
Hani Mituhashi
Shiro Sasaki, Kazuhiko Hasegawa, Banmei Takahashi, Toyoji Yamane
Department Leadership Roster
Gakuryu Ishii
Director
Yoshinori Kobayashi
Writer
Hani Mituhashi
Editor
Masaki Tamura
Director of Photography
Gakuryu Ishii
Screenplay
Banmei Takahashi
Producer
Terumi Hosoishi
Production Design
Fumio Kōnami
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Kinema Junpo - Best Japanese Films (1926-2024) [Imported]
150 Movies of 1984
Letterboxd — Your life in film (Letterboxd import)
Imported from https://boxd.it/BumhM
BD Release: 1981-1985
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1981-1985
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crazy Family
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What is The Crazy Family about?
Shortly after moving to the suburbs, the Kobayashis start to come undone. Convinced a family curse is at the root of their erratic behavior, the man of the house takes it upon himself to course-correct before it takes the last of their sanity.
Who directed The Crazy Family?
The Crazy Family was directed by Gakuryu Ishii.
Who stars in The Crazy Family?
The principal cast of The Crazy Family includes Katsuya Kobayashi, Mitsuko Baisho, Youki Kudoh, Yoshiki Arizono, Hitoshi Ueki.
When was The Crazy Family released and how long is it?
The Crazy Family was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crazy Family?
The Crazy Family holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).