A man makes his way from Mexico to L.A. in the 1920s, gets married and raises a big family there. The movie follows the children until they, too, get married and have children in the 1960s.
Dive back into your favorites as we round up all the best series returning to TV and streaming in 2021.
Charlize Theron returns as the villain Cipher in F9. IMDb takes a look at her celebrated career in film and television.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: My Family (1995)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Edward James Olmos | ... | Paco | |
 |
Rafael Cortes | ... | Roberto (as Rafael Cortes) |
|
|
Ivette Reina | ... | Trini |
|
|
Amelia Zapata | ... | Roberto's Girlfriend |
| Jacob Vargas | ... | Young Jose | |
|
|
Emilio Del Haro | ... | Oxcart Driver |
|
|
Abel Woolrich | ... | Oxcart Driver |
| León Singer | ... | El Californio (as Leon Singer) | |
| Rosalee Mayeux | ... | Maria's Employer | |
| Jennifer Lopez | ... | Young Maria | |
|
|
Alicia del Lago | ... | Maria's Aunt |
| Thomas Rosales Jr. | ... | The Boatman (as Thomas Rosales) | |
|
|
Anthony Gonzalez | ... | Baby Paco |
|
|
Michael Gonzalez | ... | Little Paco |
| Esai Morales | ... | Chucho | |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
This epic film traces over three generations an immigrant family's trials, tribulations, tragedies and triumphs. Jose and Maria, 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 1950s. As the second generation become adults in the 1960s, the focus shifts to Jimmy, his marriage to Isabel (a Salvadorian refugee), their son, and Jimmy's journey to becoming a responsible parent. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Taglines:
Births, weddings and funerals. Madness, mayhem and murder. See more »Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language, some graphic violence and a scene of sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
Written by Mike Piccirillo
Performed by Jeanette Jurado
Published by New Line Music
Jeanette Jurado courtesy of Arista Records
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Rafael Tamayo, who later played ''Young Abie" and Victoria Elena Flores who plays "Young Suzette" in Selena (1997), plays background extras in a scene. See more »Goofs
When Isabella is at the Sanchez home, we see a medium shot of Paco with a bowl of popcorn, and Memo. In front of them is a tray of taquitos. But a minute or two later, Irene brings out the same tray and sets it down on the coffee table in front of them. See more »Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Sleepers/Get on the Bus/To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday/Jude/Swingers (1996) See more »Soundtracks
Are You Really SincereWritten by Mike Piccirillo
Performed by Jeanette Jurado
Published by New Line Music
Jeanette Jurado courtesy of Arista Records
See more »
Frequently Asked Questions
See more »
Edit
Edit
See more on IMDbPro »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USARelease Date:
3 May 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
My Family See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$5,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$2,164,840, 7 May 1995Gross USA:
$11,079,373Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$11,079,373Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
I really enjoyed this movie. If you know anything about Mexican culture, it should really make you laugh! Of course, it also has its moments of tragedy but somehow everything ends up being okay. I liked it! It's definitely a movie that makes you feel!
Esai Morales, Chucho, does an excellent job! I think it's some of the best acting I've ever seen him do.
I hope you see it!