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Accidental Expat

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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.

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Fiona Rae Film Threat This tale of dejection, hope, and perseverance is an eye-opening watch for all wanting to understand the consequences of deportation. Rated: 8.5/10 Jun 2, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Vince A This was a great movie , this Edgar young man is a Really good actor enjoyed this film a lot. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/25 Full Review Greg B 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. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/08/25 Full Review Camila M 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/25 Full Review Maria G 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! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/25 Full Review Albert G 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Alan Barr

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Edgar De Santiago

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Enrique Arreola

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Fátima Favela

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Axel Alcántara

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Rafael Romero

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Synopsis 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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