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My Family

1995·Movie
2h 8min·R

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family, history, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Three generations of dreams.

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.
Multi-Generational SagaMexican-American FamilyEast L.A. CultureImmigration ExperienceHistorical DramaFamily BondsNostalgic PortraitSocial IssuesCultural Identity

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about My Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Family legally?

My Family is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Family worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 79%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Family rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is My Family?

2 h 8 min

My Family runs 2 h 8 min.

Is My Family based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Family?

Critics79
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see My Family much the same way.

Was My Family a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$11 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is My Family in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch My Family?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Family in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.