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Real Women Have Curves

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2002 | 86 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Thirteen or Code 3, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee the small, rundown family-owned textile factory.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $8 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 74K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Patricia Cardoso

  • America FerreraAna Garcia
  • Lupe OntiverosCarmen Garcia
  • Ingrid OliuEstela Garcia
  • George LópezMr. Guzman
  • Brian SitesJimmy
  • Soledad St. HilairePancha
  • Lourdes Perez NidoRosali
  • Jorge Cervera Jr.Raúl
  • Felipe de AlbaGrandfather
  • José Gerardo Zamora Jr.Juan José