The Perez Family
1995, English. Directed by Mira Nair.
On the way to finding a family, she found love.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Perez Family
The Perez Family is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mira NairDirector
- Marisa TomeiDottie Perez
- Alfred MolinaJuan Raul Perez
- Anjelica HustonCarmela Perez
- Chazz PalminteriOfficer Pirelli
- Trini AlvaradoTeresa Perez
- Celia CruzLuz Paz
- Diego WallraffAngel Diaz
- Angela LanzaFlavia
- Ranjit ChowdhryIndian Immigration Official
- Ellen CleghorneOfficer Rhoades
- Jose Felipe PadronFelipe Perez
- Lázaro PérezArmando "Papi" Perez
Details
- Released
- 12 May 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robin Swicord
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $2.8M
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The Perez Family: quick answers
Is The Perez Family worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Perez Family?
The Perez Family runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Perez Family have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Perez Family. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Perez Family parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Perez Family is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Perez Family on?
The Perez Family is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Perez Family?
If you liked The Perez Family, try Woman on Top, Numb, Danny Deckchair.
Who directed The Perez Family?
The Perez Family (1995) was directed by Mira Nair and stars Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, Anjelica Huston.