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The Great Family

La Gran Familia

Synopsis

Inspired by true events, the film follows a young man struggling to reclaim his freedom inside a shelter ruled by a woman whose authority blends maternal care with strict control. As he navigates loyalty, fear, and the desire to escape, the fragile boundaries between protection and domination begin to unravel.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Financials & Box Office Performance

Post Production

Production Budget

$1.7M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Matías Meyer
Screenplay & Story
Matías Meyer, Israel Cárdenas
Original Title
La Gran Familia
Country of Origin
Mexico, Italy
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Budget
$1.7M
Production Studios
Luc, Unicorn, Les Films d'Ici, EFD

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Matías Meyer

Screenplay & Story

Matías Meyer, Israel Cárdenas

Film Editing

Sebastián Schajer, León Felipe González

Producers

Matías Meyer, Gabriela Maldonado

Department Leadership Roster

Matías Meyer

Director

Matías Meyer

Screenplay

Matías Meyer

Producer

Gabriela Maldonado

Producer

Israel Cárdenas

Screenplay

Sebastián Schajer

Editor

León Felipe González

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Great Family.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Family

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Great Family about?

Inspired by true events, the film follows a young man struggling to reclaim his freedom inside a shelter ruled by a woman whose authority blends maternal care with strict control. As he navigates loyalty, fear, and the desire to escape, the fragile boundaries between protection and domination begin to unravel.

Who directed The Great Family?

The Great Family was directed by Matías Meyer.

Who stars in The Great Family?

The principal cast of The Great Family includes Alán Hernández Vázquez, Miguel Sánchez Paredes, Raquel Rojas.

When was The Great Family released and how long is it?

The Great Family was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.