Unexpected Family 2026

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juicy rating
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Gummy
sticky mess rating
15%
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When an aging local starts to lose his memory, those around him decide to recreate an important family moment in his life for him to relive. What they discover isn't what they expect — about both themselves and about the mysterious man's past.

Jackie Chan

as Ren Jiqing

Peng Yuchang

as Zhong Bufan

Karlina Zhang

as Su Xiaoyue

Pan Binlong

as Jia Ye

Li Ping

as Jin Zhengu

Liu Mintao

as Li Huiling

Danny Ray

as Da Mai

Niu Ben

as Wang Deshun

Feng Bing

as Dr. Wu

Li Zongheng

as Zhu Zi

Director:

Li Taiyan

Writer:

Li Taiyan, Lv Zhuo, Dai Yue, Yan Yining, Carbuncle Yan

Genres:

Comedy,Drama

Release Date:

2026 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

121 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Unexpected Family

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

LZ

DY

Cast

Jackie Chan

as Ren Jiqing

Peng Yuchang

as Zhong Bufan

Karlina Zhang

as Su Xiaoyue

Pan Binlong

as Jia Ye

Li Ping

as Jin Zhengu

Liu Mintao

as Li Huiling

Danny Ray

as Da Mai

Niu Ben

as Wang Deshun

Feng Bing

as Dr. Wu

Li Zongheng

as Zhu Zi

Huang Cailun

as Xiao Huang

Tian Ye

as Xiao Si

Huang Yan

as Ren Zhuangzhuang

Han Dong

as Dr. Han

Zhang Guoqing

as Lao Hu

Liu Di

as Worker A

Liu Yang

as Matchmaker

Chen Haoming

as Live Streamer

Na Jiawei

as Coach Ren Zhuangzhuang

Li Hongquan

as Print Shop Owner

Hu Xiaoyuan

as Cemetery Salesperson

Zhang Zidong

as Xiao Zi

Cao Bingkun

as Police Officer A

Ma Daming

as Burly Man

Hou Tianlai

as Zhong Jianxin

Niu Li

as Zhong Bufan's Stepmother

Guo Yiyang

as Groom

Ma Jie

as Bride

Du Xiaoyu

as Manager Wang

Sa Bu

as Aunt Zhong Bufan

Darren Grosvenor

as Referee

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