The Perez Family
"On the way to finding a family, she found love."
Originally released in 1995. The Perez Family is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mira Nair.
Starring Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, and Anjelica Huston
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (40 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.8M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marisa Tomei
as Dorita Evita Perez
Alfred Molina
as Juan Raul Perez
Anjelica Huston
as Carmela Perez
Chazz Palminteri
as Lt. John Pirelli
Trini Alvarado
as Teresa Perez
Ruben Rabasa
as Father Martinez
Luis Raúl
as News Photographer
Vincent Gallo
as Orlando
Celia Cruz
as Luz Pat
Diego Wallraff
as Angel Diaz
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,832,826
Production Companies
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Perez Family about?
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 a...
Who directed The Perez Family?
The Perez Family was directed by Mira Nair.
How long is The Perez Family?
The Perez Family has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Perez Family released?
The Perez Family was released on May 12, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Perez Family?
The main cast of The Perez Family includes Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, Anjelica Huston, Chazz Palminteri, Trini Alvarado.