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Spanglish (2004)

“Every family has a hero.”

6.1/10 · 1,419 votes 2h 10m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#137 of 179 films from 2004 #2162 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by James L. Brooks · Written by James L. Brooks

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Overview

Mexican immigrant and single mother Flor Moreno finds housekeeping work with Deborah and John Clasky, a well-off couple with two children of their own. When Flor admits she can't handle the schedule because of her daughter, Cristina, Deborah decides they should move into the Clasky home. Cultures clash and tensions run high as Flor and the Claskys struggle to share space while raising their children on their own, and very different, terms.

Cast

Adam Sandleras John Clasky
Téa Leonias Deborah Clasky
Paz Vegaas Flor Moreno
Cloris Leachmanas Evelyn Wright
Shelbie Bruceas Christina
Sarah Steeleas Bernice
Ian Hylandas Georgie
Victoria Lunaas Cristina (6 Years Old)
Cecilia Suárezas Monica
Ricardo Molinaas Flor's Husband
Brenda Canelaas Luz
Eddy Martinas Fourteen-Year-Old Boy
Nicole Niethas Hostess at Fancy Restaurant
Jamie Kaleras Businessman

Facts

Release dateDecember 17, 2004
Runtime130 min (2h 10m) — longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$80,000,000
Box office$55,470,154 (0.7× budget)
IMDbtt0371246

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Questions

How long is Spanglish?
Spanglish runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is Spanglish worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 1,419 votes, which places it #137 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 24%) and #2162 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Spanglish?
Spanglish was directed by James L. Brooks. Other well-rated titles by the same director: As Good as It Gets (1997), Terms of Endearment (1983), How Do You Know (2010).
Who stars in Spanglish?
Adam Sandler as John Clasky; Téa Leoni as Deborah Clasky; Paz Vega as Flor Moreno; Cloris Leachman as Evelyn Wright; Shelbie Bruce as Christina; Sarah Steele as Bernice.
What is Spanglish rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Spanglish?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14532.

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