My Family(1995)
Three generations of dreams.
My Family Synopsis
Traces over three generations an immigrant family's trials, tribulations, tragedies, and triumphs. Maria and Jose, the first generation, come to Los Angeles, meet, marry, face deportation all in the 1930s. They establish their family in East L.A., and their children Chucho, Paco, Memo, Irene, Toni, and Jimmy deal with youth culture and the L.A. police in the '50s. As the second generation become adults in the '60s, the focus shifts to Jimmy, his marriage to Isabel (a Salvadorian refugee), their son, and Jimmy's journey to becoming a responsible parent.
My Family (1995) is a comedy and drama film directed by Gregory Nava, released on May 3, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales and Jennifer Lopez. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregory Nava
- Writers:
- Gregory Nava
- Producers:
- Anna Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Lachman
- Production:
- Newcomb Productions, American Zoetrope, American Playhouse, Majestic Films International, New Line Cinema
- Budget:
- $5,500,000
- Revenue:
- $11,079,373
- Status:
- Released
My Family (1995) Trailer
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My Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward James Olmos
as Paco
Jimmy Smits
as Jimmy
Esai Morales
as Chucho
Jennifer Lopez
as Young Maria
Jacob Vargas
as Young Jose
Constance Marie
as Toni
Jonathan Hernandez
as Young Jimmy
Jenny Gago
as Maria
Eduardo López Rojas
as Jose
- Rafael Cortés
Rafael Cortés
as Roberto
Mary Steenburgen
as Gloria
Scott Bakula
as David Ronconi
Key crew
Directed by Gregory Nava, written by Gregory Nava, produced by Anna Thomas.
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My Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 87 ratings.
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My Family – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Family online?
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My Family (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in My Family?
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The main cast of My Family (1995) includes Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, Jennifer Lopez and Jacob Vargas. The film was directed by Gregory Nava. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Family released?
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My Family was released on May 3, 1995 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is My Family worth watching?
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My Family (1995) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Family?
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Yes. The official My Family trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.