Family Matters

6.7 (360 votes)• 1989• 23m•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

A long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. A spin-off of Perfect Strangers.

Production Details

Languages: English

Starring Cast: Reginald VelJohnson, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Jaleel White

Cast

Reginald VelJohnson

Carl Winslow

Darius McCrary

Eddie Winslow

Kellie Shanygne Williams

Laura Winslow

Jaleel White

Steve Urkel

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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