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My Family

My Family

Three generations of dreams.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: My Family
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1995-05-03
  • Runtime: 128 minutes
  • Rating: 7.584/10 (77 votes)
  • Budget: $5,500,000
  • Revenue: $11,079,373
  • Production Companies: Newcomb Productions, American Zoetrope, American Playhouse, Majestic Films International, New Line Cinema
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.8573
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

as Paco

Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits

as Jimmy

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

as Chucho

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

as Young Maria

Jacob Vargas

Jacob Vargas

as Young Jose

Constance Marie

Constance Marie

as Toni

Jonathan Hernandez

Jonathan Hernandez

as Young Jimmy

Jenny Gago

Jenny Gago

as Maria

Eduardo López Rojas

Eduardo López Rojas

as Jose

Rafael Cortés

Rafael Cortés

as Roberto

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

My Family Trailer 1995

External Links

Keywords

immigrantmarriagefamily relationshipslos angeles, californiafamilydeath of wife

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Family?

My Family is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1995-05-03.

Who are the main actors in My Family?

The main cast includes Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, Jennifer Lopez, Jacob Vargas, .

Where can I watch My Family online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if My Family is available.

Is My Family based on a true story?

Three generations of dreams.

What is the IMDb rating of My Family?

My Family has an IMDb rating of 7.584/10 based on 77 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of My Family?

The movie had a production budget of $5,500,000 and earned $11,079,373 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for My Family?

The soundtrack was composed by Newcomb Productions, American Zoetrope, American Playhouse, Majestic Films International, New Line Cinema. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was My Family filmed?

My Family was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is My Family?

The total runtime of My Family is 128 minutes.

Is My Family suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to My Family?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to My Family.

Does My Family have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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