The Perez Family(1995)
On the way to finding a family, she found love.
The Perez Family Synopsis
In the midst of the Mariel boat lift -- a hurried exodus of refugees from Cuba going to America -- an immigration clerk accidentally presumes that dissident Juan Raul Perez and Dorita Evita Perez are married. United by their last name and a mutual resolve to emigrate, Dorita and Juan agree to play along. But it gets complicated when the two begin falling for each other just as Juan reunites with his wife, Carmela, whom he hasn't seen in decades.
The Perez Family (1995) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mira Nair, released on May 12, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, Anjelica Huston and Chazz Palminteri. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Mira Nair
- Writers:
- Robin Swicord, Christine Bell
- Producers:
- Michael Nozik, Lydia Dean Pilcher
- Cinematographer:
- Stuart Dryburgh
- Composer:
- Alan Silvestri
- Production:
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- Budget:
- $11,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,832,826
- Status:
- Released
The Perez Family (1995) Trailer
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The Perez Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marisa Tomei
as Dottie Perez
Alfred Molina
as Juan Raul Perez
Anjelica Huston
as Carmela Perez
Chazz Palminteri
as Officer Pirelli
Trini Alvarado
as Teresa Perez
Celia Cruz
as Luz Paz
Diego Wallraff
as Angel Diaz
Angela Lanza
as Flavia
Ranjit Chowdhry
as Indian Immigration Official
Ellen Cleghorne
as Officer Rhoades
- Jose Felipe Padron
Jose Felipe Padron
as Felipe Perez
- Lázaro Pérez
Lázaro Pérez
as Armando "Papi" Perez
Key crew
Directed by Mira Nair, written by Robin Swicord and Christine Bell, produced by Michael Nozik and Lydia Dean Pilcher.
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The Perez Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Perez Family – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Perez Family online?
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The Perez Family (1995) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Perez Family?
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The main cast of The Perez Family (1995) includes Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, Anjelica Huston, Chazz Palminteri and Trini Alvarado. The film was directed by Mira Nair. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Perez Family released?
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The Perez Family was released on May 12, 1995 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Perez Family worth watching?
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The Perez Family (1995) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Perez Family?
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Yes. The official The Perez Family trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.