A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
2000, English. Directed by Christopher Leitch.
Behind the headline. Beyond the politics. The story of a family torn apart.
Based on the true headline-generating story of the five-year-old Cuban boy who is the sole survivor of a refugee boat that sunk in a storm on its way to the U.S.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Christopher LeitchDirector
- Esai MoralesJuan Miguel Gonzalez
- Alec RobertsElian Gonzales
- Laura HarringMarisleysis Gonzalez
- Jon HuertasRafael
- James QuattrochiDonato Dairymple
- Roxana BrussoArianne
- Jules DouglasNivaldo Ferran
- Alan RachinsSpencer Eig
- Robert CicchiniSam Ciancio
- Ricky LunaCarlos
- Tony GenaroArturo
- Eliana AlexanderDelores
Details
- Released
- 17 September 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dennis Turner
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What A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story is based on
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story is based on a true story.
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A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story: quick answers
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How long is A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story?
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story have a post-credits scene?
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A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story on?
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 September 2000. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story?
If you liked A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story, try My Dinner with Hervé, Cheaters, TalhotBlond.
Who directed A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story?
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story (2000) was directed by Christopher Leitch and stars Esai Morales, Alec Roberts, Laura Harring.
What is A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story based on?
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story is based on a true story.