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The Perez Family

  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
2.6K
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Alfred Molina, Marisa Tomei, and Anjelica Huston in The Perez Family (1995)
In 1980, USA opens to Cuban refugees. Once in Miami, Dorita tries to create a Perez "family" of 3 to get a sponsor. She wants Juan to be her "husband" - plus a "son" or "dad".
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In 1980, the USA opens her doors to Cuban refugees. Once in Miami, Dorita tries to create a Perez "family" of 3 to get a sponsor. She wants Juan to be her "husband", and wants to add either ... Read allIn 1980, the USA opens her doors to Cuban refugees. Once in Miami, Dorita tries to create a Perez "family" of 3 to get a sponsor. She wants Juan to be her "husband", and wants to add either a "son" or a "dad".In 1980, the USA opens her doors to Cuban refugees. Once in Miami, Dorita tries to create a Perez "family" of 3 to get a sponsor. She wants Juan to be her "husband", and wants to add either a "son" or a "dad".

  • Director
    • Mira Nair
  • Writers
    • Christine Bell
    • Robin Swicord
  • Stars
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Anjelica Huston
    • Alfred Molina
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    2.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mira Nair
    • Writers
      • Christine Bell
      • Robin Swicord
    • Stars
      • Marisa Tomei
      • Anjelica Huston
      • Alfred Molina
    • 21User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast49

    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Dorita Evita Perez
    Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston
    • Carmela Perez
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Juan Raul Perez
    Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri
    • Lt. John Pirelli
    Trini Alvarado
    Trini Alvarado
    • Teresa Perez
    Celia Cruz
    Celia Cruz
    • Luz Pat
    Ranjit Chowdhry
    Ranjit Chowdhry
    • Indian immigration official
    Diego Wallraff
    Diego Wallraff
    • Angel Diaz
    Ellen Cleghorne
    Ellen Cleghorne
    • Officer Rhoades
    Angela Lanza
    Angela Lanza
    • Flavia
    Jose Felipe Padron
    • Felipe Perez
    Lázaro Pérez
    • Armando 'Papi' Perez
    Bill Sage
    Bill Sage
    • Steve Steverino
    Vincent Gallo
    Vincent Gallo
    • Orlando
    Billy Hopkins
    • Father Aiden
    Ruben Rabasa
    Ruben Rabasa
    • Father Martinez
    Melissa Anne Acosta
    • Isabel
    Gustavo Laborie
    • Cuban official
    • Director
      • Mira Nair
    • Writers
      • Christine Bell
      • Robin Swicord
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews21

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón was supposed to direct this film, but he pulled out before production started.
    • Goofs
      When Dottie goes to make out with the security guard at the bar, the first wide shot shows her without her orange pants on, just black panties. In the next shot, she is wearing her pants, then the security guard precedes to pull them down, showing the black panties previously shown from a far distance in the first wide shot.
    • Quotes
      • Dorita Evita Perez: [on why she wants to go to America] I love Elvis Presley, I dig the rock and roll, I want to FUCK... John Wayne
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Crimson Tide/A Little Princess/The Perez Family/The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill/Swimming with Sharks (1995)

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    FAQ1

    • Why was this "Dog" of a film allowed to go on being so poorly written?

    Details

    • Release date
      • May 12, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Родина Перез
    • Filming locations
      • Mar Chiquita, Puerto Rico
    • Production companies
      • Sprockets Music
      • Sprockets Music
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,832,826
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,127,645
      • May 14, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,832,826
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 53m(113 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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