Soundtracks of Cinema: 'A Family Affair' (2024)

The A Family Affair soundtrack includes music by Cher, Kacey Musgraves and Selena Gomez. This info article contains spoilers and song detailsfor Richard LaGravenese’s 2024 Netflix movie. Check out Vague Visages’ Soundtracks of Cinema categoryfor more soundtrack song listings, and then browsecast/character summaries in the Know the Cast section.

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A Family Affair stars Nicole Kidman as Brooke Harwood, a widow and an accomplished writer. Zac Efron co-stars as Chris Cole, a famous movie star. The storyline follows the main players as they develop a romantic relationship while resolving personal and professional issues. Composer Siddhartha Khosla (This Is Us) scored the 111-minute Netflix film; music supervisor Stephanie Diaz-Matos (Godfather of Harlem) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in A Family Affair.

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A Family Affair Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2024 Netflix Movie

• “I’m Your Man” by Wham! (00:00:00): The A Family Affair soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Chris appears in a movie-themed montage. He prepares for a new film release.
• “Feather” by Sabrina Carpenter (00:01:00): The title sequence begins. Zara (Joey King) drives a vehicle. She worries about being late for a meeting.
• “Believe” by Cher (00:05:00): Zara travels with Chris to Beverly Hills. The tune plays from her vehicle’s speaker system. Chris sings along to the music.
• “Disco Man” by Remi Wolf (00:13:00): Zara talks on the phone during a supermarket scene. The A Family Affair soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Zara talks to Stella (Sherry Cola) about a writing opportunity.
• “f*ck, I’m lonely” by Lauv feat. Anne-Marie (00:24:00): Zara argues with her mother, Brooke. The track continues during a transition sequence. Chris prepares a meal for his dogs.
• “Dreaming” by Blondie (00:25:00): An interior scene begins. Brooke cleans her home. Music plays from a speaker system as Chris rings the doorbell.
• “Don’t Wanna” by HAIM (00:30:00): Chris talks to Brooke during an interior scene. The A Family Affair soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Chris chats with Brooke about his “Icarus Rush” movies.
• “Rose Colored Lenses” by Miley Cyrus (00:34:00): Chris continues a conversation with Brooke. The characters giggle while music plays in the background. Chris talks about being called “The Quadfather.”
• “Stop This Flame” by Celeste (00:36:00): Brooke kisses Chris. She tells him to “hold still.” The music accompanies a sex scene.
• “Song for You” by Rhys (00:48:00): Brooke meets with Chris for dinner. The A Family Affair soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Brooke talks about her late husband; Chris discusses his brother’s death.
• “Dive” by Olivia Dean (00:51:00): Chris walks with Brooke during a street scene. They approach a movie theatre. Chris and Brooke grow closer during a montage sequence.
• “Deck the Halls” by Yellotone Music (01:11:00): Zara talks to Eugenie (Liza Koshy) and Malcolm (Ian Gregg) about their holiday plans. The music continues during a transition sequence. Brooke chats with her mother-in-law, Leila (Kathy Bates), about Zara.
• “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire)” by Angelina Jordan (01:14:00): The A Family Affair soundtrack song accompanies an exterior scene. Brooke and Chris giggle. The music continues during a dinner sequence.
• “Present Without a Bow” by Kacey Musgraves feat. Leon Bridges (01:29:00): Chris gazes at the ocean. The music continues during a montage sequence. Zara repairs her friendship with Eugenie on New Year’s Eve.
• “Love On” by Selena Gomez (01:46:00): Chris jokes around with Zara about Brooke. He apologizes and leaves her office. The song scores the film’s final moments and end credits.

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The A Family Affair soundtrack also includes:

• “It’s Been a Little Heavy Lately” by Joesef
• “In the Neighborhood” by The Lunchboxes
• “Keeping the Light On” by Joy Oladokun
• “A Woman’s World (Remix)” by Estelle
• “Jingle Bells” by Yellotone Music

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.

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