In the Heights
Seen it?2021 | 143 min | Drama, Romance
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.1 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved West Side Story or Past Lives, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$45 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 256K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jon M. Chu
- Anthony RamosUsnavi
- Corey HawkinsBenny
- Leslie GraceNina Rosario
- Melissa BarreraVanessa
- Olga MeredizAbuela Claudia
- Daphne Rubin-VegaDaniela
- Gregory Díaz IVSonny
- Marc AnthonyGapo
- Jimmy SmitsKevin Rosario
- Stephanie BeatrizCarla