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Maid in Manhattan (2002)

โ€œ...love checks in.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 2,094 votes 1h 45m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#109 of 154 films from 2002 #2123 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Wayne Wang ยท Written by Kevin Wade, John Hughes

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Overview

Marisa Ventura is a struggling single mom who works at a posh Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for her and her young son. One fateful day, hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall meets Marisa and mistakes her for a wealthy socialite. After an enchanting evening together, the two fall madly in love. But when Marisa's true identity is revealed, issues of class and social status threaten to separate them. Can two people from very different worlds overcome their differences and live happily ever after?

Cast

Jennifer Lopezas Marisa Ventura
Ralph Fiennesas Christopher Marshall
Natasha Richardsonas Caroline Lane
Stanley Tuccias Jerry Siegel
Tyler Poseyas Ty Ventura
Marissa Matroneas Stephanie Kehoe
Frances Conroyas Paula Burns
Chris Eigemanas John Bextrum
Amy Sedarisas Rachel Hoffberg
Priscilla Lopezas Veronica Ventura
Bob Hoskinsas Lionel Bloch
Lisa Roberts Gillanas Cora
Maddie Cormanas Leezette
Sharon Wilkinsas Clarice

Facts

Release dateDecember 13, 2002
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$154,906,693 (2.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0252076

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Questions

How long is Maid in Manhattan?
Maid in Manhattan runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Maid in Manhattan worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 2,094 votes, which places it #109 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 30%) and #2123 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Maid in Manhattan?
Maid in Manhattan was directed by Wayne Wang. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Last Holiday (2006), Smoke (1995).
Who stars in Maid in Manhattan?
Jennifer Lopez as Marisa Ventura; Ralph Fiennes as Christopher Marshall; Natasha Richardson as Caroline Lane; Stanley Tucci as Jerry Siegel; Tyler Posey as Ty Ventura; Marissa Matrone as Stephanie Kehoe.
What is Maid in Manhattan rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Maid in Manhattan?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3389.

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