Family Matters (1989)
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Family Matters is streaming in Australia on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
Family Matters is a dependable English series — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 373 ratings, right around average territory.
Is it worth starting?
This is 9 seasons deep — English comedy with a family streak. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 373 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~23 min per episode |
| Genre | Comedy / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Michael Warren
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in Australia
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