Accidental Expat

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Accidental Expat

2025

1h 35m

Drama

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Accidental Expat is a narrative film that tells the powerful story of Raymond, a 21-year-old DACA DREAMer from Texas who is deported and forced to start over in Mexico City. Unable to speak Spanish and unfamiliar with the culture, Raymond is a true "fish out of water"--just like many DREAMers who are returned to countries they left as infants or young children.

Fiona Rae

Film Threat

Jun 2, 2025

8.5/10

This tale of dejection, hope, and perseverance is an eye-opening watch for all wanting to understand the consequences of deportation.

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Vince A

@RT19500215 Jun 12, 2025

This was a great movie , this Edgar young man is a Really good actor enjoyed this film a lot.

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Greg B

@RT72959959 Jun 8, 2025

Man, this hit close. Stuff like this is happening all the time. It felt more like real life than a movie. Raymond’s call center buddy was lowkey the best part.

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Camila M

@RT89582896 Jun 7, 2025

Accidental Expat felt very real to me. I am not American, but I understand the pain of leaving home and not knowing where you belong.

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Maria G

@RT58174396 Jun 7, 2025

I was surprised how moving the story was and I was taken along a ride with Raymond as he tried to figure things out in Mexico. A must watch for other latinos with DACA family members!

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Albert G

@RT26961191 Jun 2, 2025

I was glad to find a film that finally told the story of what happens after a deportation occurs! Great acting, especially the young man and his father.

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Accidental Expat is a narrative film that tells the powerful story of Raymond, a 21-year-old DACA DREAMer from Texas who is deported and forced to start over in Mexico City. Unable to speak Spanish and unfamiliar with the culture, Raymond is a true "fish out of water"--just like many DREAMers who are returned to countries they left as infants or young children.

Director: Alan Barr
Producer: Marco Ortiz, Arturo Antonio Tay Balderas
Screenwriter: Alan Barr
Distributor: Leroy Street Productions
Production Co: Leroy Street Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 30, 2025
Runtime: 1h 35m

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