The Best Families (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2020, The Best Families is a comedy and drama film directed by Javier Fuentes-León, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Luzmila and Peta are two sisters who come from a modest environment and work as housemaids for Alicia and Carmen, two aristocratic ladies of Peru. They are almost considered a part of the families or, at least, that’s what it seems… But one day, as the city is taken over by violent protests, a birthday celebration gathers all the members of both families together. A long-held secret involving both households — upstairs and downstairs — is suddenly revealed, blowing up the bubble of their perfect aristocratic world forever.
Who’s in it. The Best Families stars Tatiana Astengo as Luzmila, Gabriela Velásquez as Peta, Gracia Olayo as Carmen and Grapa Paola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Best Families has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Best Families page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Best Families tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Best Families (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Best Families change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Best Families worth watching?
- The Best Families holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Best Families?
- The Best Families stars Tatiana Astengo, Gabriela Velásquez, Gracia Olayo, Grapa Paola and Jely Reategui.
- When was The Best Families released?
- The Best Families was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.