The Perez Family (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1995, The Perez Family is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mira Nair, running about 113 minutes. “On the way to finding a family, she found love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Perez Family stars Marisa Tomei as Dorita Evita Perez, Alfred Molina as Juan Raul Perez, Anjelica Huston as Carmela Perez and Chazz Palminteri as Lt. John Pirelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Perez Family has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perez Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perez Family tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perez Family (1995)?
- In US, The Perez Family is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Perez Family worth watching?
- The Perez Family holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perez Family?
- The Perez Family stars Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, Anjelica Huston, Chazz Palminteri and Trini Alvarado.
- When was The Perez Family released?
- The Perez Family was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.