The Family

6.7
201950m

Production

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An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: The Family: It's Not About Faith, It's About Power | Official Trailer | Netflix

The Family: It's Not About Faith, It's About Power | Official Trailer | Netflix

Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 2019

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1. Submersion

5.8

Journalist Jeff Sharlet details his days living at Ivanwald, a men's residence where he discovers the Family's allegiance to Jesus -- and to power.

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2. Chosen

5.3

Supporters and skeptics discuss C Street -- a secrecy-shrouded residence for Washington politicians -- and its sway in high-profile sex scandals.

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3. New World Order

6.5

Doug Coe, the Family's leader, obscures the group's role in the National Prayer Breakfast, which has become a hub for backroom global influence-peddling.

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4. Dictators, Murderers & Thieves

3.8

Some American politicians use their clout to spread the Family's views to foreign leaders, including some of history's most notorious rulers.

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5. Wolf King

4.0

Rooted in local men's groups, the Family's commingling of theology, ideology and worldly power extends its reach all the way to the U.S. presidency.

Cast

Photo of James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Douglas Coe

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