The Family Game

The Family Game (2013)

EndedScripted show

The Family Game was originally an award winning novel by Honma Yohei that was adapted for television drama and film. 30 years later, the story returns to the screen again on Fuji TV, Wednesday nights. Sakurai Sho stars in this troubling drama as the private tutor Yoshimoto Koya. Koya becomes a tutor to a student, Numata Shigeyuki, an underachiever on the verge of dropping out of middle school. Expecting immediate results, Shigeyuki's father makes a deal with Koya that if he could make Shigeyuki return to school within a week, he would receive a 100,000 yen bonus. Koya accepts the offer, replying that he would only need 5 days to complete the mission but demands that no one should interfere with his methodology in doing so.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:00 (54 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10The Reason Why He Became a Tutor~Who Did He Kill?Jun 19, 2013
S01E09Yoshimoto's Shocking Past! What Lies Beyond the Breakdown...Jun 12, 2013
S01E08The Family Game Hosted by the Tutor, the Results Are In!Jun 5, 2013
S01E07The Numata Family Really Began to Break Down 3 Years Ago! Their Mother, Kayoko, Hits Rock BottomMay 29, 2013
S01E06An Emergency Family Meeting! The Agenda Being the Dismissal of The TutorMay 22, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Family Game' premiere?

'The Family Game' premiered on March 7, 2013.

Who created 'The Family Game'?

'The Family Game' was created by Mickey Spillane and Max Allan Collins.

What is the genre of 'The Family Game'?

'The Family Game' is a crime drama series.

Where was 'The Family Game' filmed?

'The Family Game' was filmed in Michigan, USA.

Who plays the lead character in 'The Family Game'?

Lou Diamond Phillips plays the lead character, Moses.

What is the basic premise of 'The Family Game'?

'The Family Game' follows the story of Moses, a man who returns to his hometown to investigate the murder of his sister and ends up getting involved with the local crime family.

Who plays the role of Moses' sister in 'The Family Game'?

Caroline Kava plays the role of Moses' sister in 'The Family Game'.

Who plays the role of the head of the crime family in 'The Family Game'?

John Ashton plays the role of the head of the crime family, Harold.

What is the name of the detective who helps Moses in 'The Family Game'?

Detective John Mitchell, played by Matthew Borlenghi, helps Moses in 'The Family Game'.

How many episodes are there in 'The Family Game'?

'The Family Game' consists of 6 episodes.

What is the running time of each episode of 'The Family Game'?

Each episode of 'The Family Game' has a running time of approximately 42 minutes.

Was 'The Family Game' well-received by critics?

There is no information available on how critics received 'The Family Game'.

Is 'The Family Game' available for streaming?

As of August 2023, there is no information available on whether 'The Family Game' is available for streaming.

What was the budget for 'The Family Game'?

There is no information available on the budget for 'The Family Game'.

Was 'The Family Game' nominated for any awards?

There is no information available on whether 'The Family Game' was nominated for any awards.

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Also known as

  • Kazoku Game (Japan)

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