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Unexpected Family (2026)

Movie ★ 7.9 121 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Li Taiyan Writer Li Taiyan Director Lv Zhuo Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 2026
Runtime
121 min
Box office
$6.6M
IMDb
tt31738051
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Language
Studio
Wuhan Legend Film and Television Arts

Themes

Cast

Jackie Chan Jackie Chan Peng Yuchang Peng Yuchang Jiaming Zhang Pan Binlong Pan Binlong Ping Li

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Frequently asked questions

What is Unexpected Family about?
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.
Who directed Unexpected Family?
Unexpected Family was directed by Li Taiyan.
Who stars in Unexpected Family?
Unexpected Family stars Jackie Chan, Peng Yuchang, Jiaming Zhang, Pan Binlong.
When was Unexpected Family released?
Unexpected Family is a 2026 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Unexpected Family?
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