If you are looking for the chilling 2017 documentary The Family I Had, which explores the tragic case of Charity Lee and her son Paris, finding it in the UK requires a bit of platform-hopping. Unlike in the US where it is on Amazon Prime, the UK distribution is currently limited to digital stores.
Here is how you can watch it today.
Digital Purchase & Rental (UK)
Currently, the film is not available on major subscription services like Netflix or Disney+ in the UK. Your best bet is to Rent or Buy it from a digital store.
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In Your Radiant Season Where to Watch
- Google Play Movies:Available to Rent or Buy
- Rent: Approximately £3.49
- Buy: Approximately £7.99
- YouTube Movies: Available for the same rental and purchase prices.
- Apple TV Store: Available for digital purchase/rental in HD.
Current Streaming Status (Subscription)
- Netflix UK: Not Available.
- Amazon Prime Video UK: Not Available (Currently “Unavailable in your location” for Prime members; it is only available as a paid rental/buy option via the Amazon store in certain European regions, but Google Play remains the most reliable for UK users).
- BBC iPlayer / ITVX: Not Available.
Documentry Overview: A Story of Unthinkable Forgiveness
Directed by Carlye Rubin and Katie Green, the film is a deeply uncomfortable but necessary look at family trauma.
- The Case: In 2007, 13-year-old Paris Bennett murdered his 4-year-old sister, Ella, to “get back” at his mother, Charity. The documentary picks up ten years later as Paris nears his parole eligibility, focusing on Charity’s struggle to reconcile her love for her son with the reality of what he did.
- Why it’s trending: The film often resurfaces in UK true crime circles due to Paris Bennett’s articulate and chilling interviews from prison, which have gone viral on TikTok and YouTube “Shorts.”
- Runtime: 1 Hour 17 Minutes.
Quick Watch Summary
| Platform | Format | Availability |
| Google Play | Rent/Buy | LIVE NOW |
| YouTube Movies | Rent/Buy | LIVE NOW |
| Apple TV | Rent/Buy | LIVE NOW |
| Subscription OTT | — | None (UK Only) |
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