My Family (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1995, My Family is a comedy and drama film directed by Gregory Nava, running about 128 minutes. “Three generations of dreams.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Traces over three generations an immigrant family's trials, tribulations, tragedies, and triumphs. Maria and Jose, the first generation, come to Los Angeles, meet, marry, face deportation all in the 1930s. They establish their family in East L.A., and their children Chucho, Paco, Memo, Irene, Toni, and Jimmy deal with youth culture and the L.A. police in the '50s. As the second generation become adults in the '60s, the focus shifts to Jimmy, his marriage to Isabel (a Salvadorian refugee), their son, and Jimmy's journey to becoming a responsible parent.
Who’s in it. My Family stars Edward James Olmos as Paco, Jimmy Smits as Jimmy, Esai Morales as Chucho and Jennifer Lopez as Young Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, My Family has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Family tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Family (1995)?
- In US, My Family is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Family worth watching?
- My Family holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Family?
- My Family stars Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, Jennifer Lopez and Jacob Vargas.
- When was My Family released?
- My Family was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.