The Guide to the Perfect Family

Dysfunctional family navigates social pressures of perfection

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About The Guide to the Perfect Family

Released: 2021

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1h 42m

Cast
Louis Morissette, Émilie Bierre, Catherine Chabot, Xavier Lebel, Isabelle Guérard, Gilles Renaud, Alexandre Goyette, Jean-Carl Boucher, Louise Portal

About The Guide to the Perfect Family

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About

The Guide to the Perfect Family is a 2021 TV show in the comedy genre that revolves around the seemingly perfect Hunter family whose lives are turned upside down when their two oldest children develop a plan to take control of their lives. The show explores themes of family dynamics, relationships, and what it means to be perfect in a world full of imperfections.

Making / Production

The Guide to the Perfect Family was created by Lorraine Richard and Frédérique Charles and produced by Sphere Media. The series was filmed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and consists of 10 episodes in its first season.

Actors

  • Emily Hampshire as Jen Hunter - The perfectionist mother striving to maintain the family's image.
  • Tom Cullen as Dave Hunter - The father trying to keep the peace within the family.
  • Lauren Lee Smith as Heather Hunter - The oldest daughter who rebels against her parents' expectations.
  • Evan Marsh as Bettterton "Bex" Hunter - The older son who joins his sister in challenging the family dynamics.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The Guide to the Perfect Family is based on the French-Canadian series "Les Parent," with a new English adaptation.
  • The show provides a humorous and relatable take on the pressures and challenges of modern family life.

Awards

No major awards have been won by The Guide to the Perfect Family as of now.

Quotes

  • Jen: "Perfection is overrated. Imperfections are what make us unique."
  • Heather: "I'm tired of pretending to be someone I'm not just to fit in."

Music

  • The show's soundtrack features a mix of upbeat pop tracks and light-hearted melodies to complement the comedic tone.