Maid in Manhattan
Seen it?2002 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (38% 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. If you loved The Age of Innocence or Breakfast at Tiffany's, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$155 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 178K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wayne Wang
- Jennifer LopezMarisa Ventura
- Ralph FiennesChristopher Marshall
- Natasha RichardsonCaroline Lane
- Stanley TucciJerry Siegel
- Tyler PoseyTy Ventura
- Marissa MatroneStephanie Kehoe
- Frances ConroyPaula Burns
- Chris EigemanJohn Bextrum
- Amy SedarisRachel Hoffberg
- Priscilla LopezVeronica Ventura