A Friend of the Family (2022)
A Friend of the Family (2022)
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Currently A Friend of the Family is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, Peacock, Peacock Premium
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
This TV Show Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Colin Hanks
Bob Broberg
Anna Paquin
Mary Ann Broberg
Jake Lacy
Robert 'B' Berchtold
Lio Tipton
Gail Berchtold
Mckenna Grace
Jan Broberg Felt
Jayden Braddock
Alexi The Diner Patron
Hendrix Yancey
Young Jan Broberg
Austin Stowell
FBI Agent Pete Welsh
Mila Harris
Young Karen Broberg
Joe Chrest
Bishop Matthew Paulsen
Elle Lisic
Young Susan Broberg
Wyatt Parker
Jasper Berchtold
Nick Antosca
Creator / Executive Producer / Writer
Mary Ann Broberg
Creator / Writer
Jan Broberg
Producer
Ariel Marx
Original Music Composer
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 6, 2022
StatusEnded
Seasons1
Episodes9
Running Time50m
Content RatingTV-MA
Genres
Wiki.
A Friend of the Family is an American true crime drama television miniseries. Based on true events, it focuses on Robert Berchtold, who in the 1970s twice sexually abused and kidnapped Jan Broberg. The show stars Jake Lacy as Berchtold, and Hendrix Yancey and Mckenna Grace as Broberg at different ages. Colin Hanks, Lio Tipton, and Anna Paquin appear in supporting roles.
Nick Antosca created A Friend of a Family after reading Stolen Innocence: The Jan Broberg Story (2003) and watching Abducted in Plain Sight (2017), both of which discuss Broberg's kidnappings. Antosca thought Broberg's story was too intricate for Abducted in Plain Sight's 90-minute runtime and sought to retell the events with more context and depth. Broberg and her mother Mary Ann served as producers on the show; Jan Broberg was often invited to give the writers suggestions. Episodes were recorded between February and August 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia; and Los Angeles, California. The series was released between October 6 and November 10, 2022, on the streaming service Peacock. Critics gave A Friend of the Family positive reviews, and praised Eliza Hittman's direction and Lacy's performance.