The Perez Family (1995)
The Perez Family is a 1995 comedy movie directed by Mira Nair, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina and Anjelica Huston.
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.
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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 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.
When was The Perez Family released?
The Perez Family was released on 12 May 1995.
How long is The Perez Family?
The Perez Family runs 1h 53m.
Who made The Perez Family?
The Perez Family was directed by Mira Nair.
Where can I watch The Perez Family?
The Perez Family is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and The Roku Channel.
Where to watch The Perez Family
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Fandango At Home
Buy: Fandango At Home
Cast
- Marisa Tomei as Dottie Perez
- Alfred Molina as Juan Raul Perez
- Anjelica Huston as Carmela Perez
- Chazz Palminteri as Officer Pirelli
- Trini Alvarado as Teresa Perez
- Celia Cruz as Luz Paz
- Diego Wallraff as Angel Diaz
- Angela Lanza as Flavia
- Ranjit Chowdhry as Indian Immigration Official
- Ellen Cleghorne as Officer Rhoades
- Jose Felipe Padron as Felipe Perez
- Lázaro Pérez as Armando "Papi" Perez