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A Million to Juan

  • 1994
  • PG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
976
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A Million to Juan (1994)
Romantic comedy about an honest Mexican immigrant who struggles without a green card by selling oranges on a street corner. One day a limousine pulls up and he is handed a check for $1,000,000 with instructions that he is to give the check back in 30 days.
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Romantic comedy about an honest Mexican immigrant who struggles without a green card by selling oranges on a street corner. One day a limousine pulls up and he is handed a check for $1,000,0... Read allRomantic comedy about an honest Mexican immigrant who struggles without a green card by selling oranges on a street corner. One day a limousine pulls up and he is handed a check for $1,000,000 with instructions that he is to give the check back in 30 days. Initially he uses the c... Read allRomantic comedy about an honest Mexican immigrant who struggles without a green card by selling oranges on a street corner. One day a limousine pulls up and he is handed a check for $1,000,000 with instructions that he is to give the check back in 30 days. Initially he uses the check to convince people to extend credit to him. In the meantime he also attracts a woman ... Read all

  • Director
    • Paul Rodriguez
  • Writers
    • Robert Grasmere
    • Francisca Matos
    • Paul Rodriguez
  • Stars
    • Paul Rodriguez
    • Tony Plana
    • Bert Rosario
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    976
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Rodriguez
    • Writers
      • Robert Grasmere
      • Francisca Matos
      • Paul Rodriguez
    • Stars
      • Paul Rodriguez
      • Tony Plana
      • Bert Rosario
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Paul Rodriguez
    Paul Rodriguez
    • Juan Lopez
    Tony Plana
    Tony Plana
    • Jorge
    Bert Rosario
    Bert Rosario
    • Alvaro
    Polly Draper
    Polly Draper
    • Olivia Smith
    Jonathan Hernandez
    Jonathan Hernandez
    • Alejandro Lopez
    Larry Linville
    Larry Linville
    • Richard Dickerson
    Victor Rivers
    Victor Rivers
    • Hector Delgado
    Maria Rangel
    Maria Rangel
    • Anita
    Leslie Danon
    Leslie Danon
    • Patricia
    Evelina Fernández
    • Mrs. Gonzales
    Gerardo Mejía
    Gerardo Mejía
    • Flaco
    • (as Gerardo)
    David Rasche
    David Rasche
    • Jeff
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • The Angel
    Pepe Serna
    Pepe Serna
    • Mr. Ortiz
    Liz Torres
    Liz Torres
    • Mrs. Delgado
    Paul Williams
    Paul Williams
    • Jenkins
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • Shell Shock
    Patrick Wright
    Patrick Wright
    • Henchman
    • Director
      • Paul Rodriguez
    • Writers
      • Robert Grasmere
      • Francisca Matos
      • Paul Rodriguez
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    7Agent10

    An underrated film

    Paul Rodriguez is easily one of my favorite comics, which really makes this film kind of a departure from his usual antics. I mean, it was slow and serious? What was up with that? Anyway, I felt the story had a very compelling arc to it, considering he had to give up the money after just a month. While the story is really improbable, it does demonstrate a rather idealist mentality, saying all of our dreams will come true as long as we play by the rules. A strange film to say the least.
    jediharr

    Good movie, I really like it.

    I am somewhat of a fan of Paul Rodriguez, so when I heard about this movie, I couldn't wait. I thought it was going to be non stop hilarity. But, it was more. It wasn't constantly funny. But, It had alot of good moments and I liked them. It showed how it is for hispanics in America and how they are treated. I recommend to at least watch it once.
    7departed07

    small, but an understandable film to watch

    i was young when i first saw this movie. Paul Rodriguez plays Juan, a hispanic living in a poor neighborhood with his 2 brothers and his son. Juan isn't the kind of man who has luck everyday; he lost his wife, he can't afford to give his son his wishes, he sells oranges on the streets, until one day he meets a man in an angel suit(played by Edward James Olmos). The Estrange man gives Juan a check for 1 million dollars with rules and conditions. All of a sudden, his luck has change and people are kissing his ass back and forth, even the people he hates wants a piece of the check, Juan falls in love with a banker(Polly Draper), but doesn't know how to react. His son comes to the rescue and gets them hooked up. Small movie, but a film that people should watch and understand how it feels to have something vaulable for a one time deal.
    10trent4all

    Funny, Inspiring, and beautiful

    A million to Juan is simply put, a great movie. The sound may be at times poor, and the images a bit grainy, but the heart and satire behind it surely makes up for it. The struggle of Juan makes you sad, but his honesty and intregity make you believe in him. I have seen this movie over fifty times, and I could still catch it on cable and enjoy all over again.
    The Great ML

    What happens when you put Paul Rodriguez in a starring role? This "fantasy", of course!

    Wow, can someone explain to me why anyone would finance this tripe? If anyone deserved a kick in the can it would be that person. You have Paul Rodriguez over-emphasizing every syllable (Oh, it's Senorita Smiiiiiiiiiiiiith!), to making Polly Draper (who looks well over 50 years old in this "film") into some kind of sex symbol, and other nonsense. All I can say is poor Edward James Olmos & Cheech Marin.

    Another important question I must ask, what businessman in their right mind would give Paul Rodriguez things just because he flashes a fake-looking check?

    At least consider the fact that the audience has somekind of brainpower.

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    • Trivia
      Gerardo Mejia who plays Flaco is known as a one hit wonder for his 1991 hit song Rico Suave.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning of the movie, the babe in the convertible gives Juan the soda can you can see the billboard in the background read. Juan go to 11300 vanit, but that was not to be seen until Juan gives the check back 30 days later.
    • Quotes

      Juan Lopez: All the American citizens I know are illegal.

    • Connections
      Features Caddyshack II (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Sabor Latino
      Performed by Three to Get Funky

      Written by M.Soto, J.Otero, C.Figuerda

      Three to Get Funky appears courtesy of Saba Sounds Records

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Million to One
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Crystal Sky Worldwide
      • Prism Entertainment Corporation
      • Trimark Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,220,842
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $381,457
      • May 15, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,220,842
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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