Spanglish
Seen it?2004 | 130 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award.. Plus: Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$80 million worldwide on a $80 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 246K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by James L. Brooks
- Adam SandlerJohn Clasky
- Téa LeoniDeborah Clasky
- Paz VegaFlor Moreno
- Cloris LeachmanEvelyn Wright
- Shelbie BruceChristina
- Sarah SteeleBernice
- Ian HylandGeorgie
- Victoria LunaCristina (6 Years Old)
- Cecilia SuárezMonica
- Ricardo MolinaFlor's Husband