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My Family

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 2h 8m
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7.2/10
4.2K
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My Family (1995)
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A man makes his way from Mexico to Los Angeles in the 1920s and gets married and raises a big family there. The movie follows the children until they get married and start their families in ... Read allA man makes his way from Mexico to Los Angeles in the 1920s and gets married and raises a big family there. The movie follows the children until they get married and start their families in the 1960s.A man makes his way from Mexico to Los Angeles in the 1920s and gets married and raises a big family there. The movie follows the children until they get married and start their families in the 1960s.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
4.2K
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  • Director
    • Gregory Nava
  • Writers
    • Gregory Nava
    • Anna Thomas
  • Stars
    • Jimmy Smits
    • Esai Morales
    • Edward James Olmos
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gregory Nava
  • Writers
    • Gregory Nava
    • Anna Thomas
  • Stars
    • Jimmy Smits
    • Esai Morales
    • Edward James Olmos
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

    Videos1

    My Family
    Trailer 2:07
    My Family

    Photos21

    Esai Morales in My Family (1995)
    Jimmy Smits in My Family (1995)
    Edward James Olmos and Constance Marie in My Family (1995)
    Esai Morales in My Family (1995)
    Edward James Olmos and Jimmy Smits in My Family (1995)
    Esai Morales in My Family (1995)
    My Family (1995)
    Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits, and Esai Morales in My Family (1995)
    My Family (1995)
    My Family (1995)
    My Family (1995)
    My Family (1995)

    Top cast

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    Jimmy Smits
    Jimmy Smits
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Esai Morales
    Esai Morales
    • Chuchoas Chucho
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Pacoas Paco
    Rafael Cortes
    • Robertoas Roberto
    • (as Rafael Cortes)
    Ivette Reina
    • Trinias Trini
    Amelia Zapata
    • Roberto's Girlfriendas Roberto's Girlfriend
    Jacob Vargas
    Jacob Vargas
    • Young Joseas Young Jose
    Emilio Del Haro
    • Oxcart Driveras Oxcart Driver
    Abel Woolrich
    • Oxcart Driveras Oxcart Driver
    León Singer
    León Singer
    • El Californioas El Californio
    • (as Leon Singer)
    Rosalee Mayeux
    Rosalee Mayeux
    • Maria's Employeras Maria's Employer
    Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez
    • Young Mariaas Young Maria
    Alicia del Lago
    • Maria's Auntas Maria's Aunt
    Thomas Rosales Jr.
    Thomas Rosales Jr.
    • The Boatmanas The Boatman
    • (as Thomas Rosales)
    Anthony Gonzalez
    • Baby Pacoas Baby Paco
    Michael Gonzalez
    • Little Pacoas Little Paco
    Constance Marie
    Constance Marie
    • Tonias Toni
    Benito Martinez
    Benito Martinez
    • Young Pacoas Young Paco
    • Director
      • Gregory Nava
    • Writers
      • Gregory Nava
      • Anna Thomas
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Constance Marie, Jacob Vargas and Lupe Ontiveros later worked together again in the autobiography of the late Tejano singer Selena.
    • 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.
    • Quotes

      Paco: Everyone said the police had killed Chucho, but my mother never believed it. She knew that he was meant to die at the river. Chucho's life had been on borrowed time, but you cannot cheat fate forever. The spirit of the river had returned to claim what was rightfuly his.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Boys on the Side/Highlander: The Final Dimension/In the Mouth of Madness/The Secret of Roan Inish (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Konex Konex
      Arranged by Pepe Ávila (as Jose Avila)

      Performed by The Folkloristas (as Los Folkloristas)

      Published by Jose Avila Music

      Courtesy of Discos Pueblo

    User reviews23

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A great peek into Mexican life
    Mexican culture has rarely been pictured in the Hollywood cinema (even though they we are the biggest minority in the country!), but this film probably rates as the best Mexican-themed film (until further notice). The evolution of the family's house really makes this an interesting image in regards to the lives of the family. The intersecting lives of the family are all well thought out, even though it all seems rather convenient they all have these different personas and political aspirations. When I first watched this film, I thought it was one of the greatest movies of all time. Instead of portraying Mexicans as lazy, this film really encompassed the cultural aspects and fears of the common Mexican man. A great film to watch, even if you aren't Mexican.
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    • Agent10
    • Jun 24, 2002

    FAQ1

    • I would like to know what kind of car it is that Chucho has?? The red one

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 3, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Gia đình tôi
    • Filming locations
      • Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • American Playhouse
      • American Zoetrope
      • Majestic Films International
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,079,373
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,164,840
      • May 7, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,079,373
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-Stereo
      • DTS

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