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Spanglish

2004·Movie
2h 10min·PG-13

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Every family has a hero.

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.
Culture Clash ComedyHeartfelt Family DramaCross-Cultural RelationshipsClass & IdentityComing-of-Age StoryEmotional & PoignantWarm & HumorousCharacter-Driven NarrativeEveryday Struggles

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Spanglish

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Where can I stream Spanglish legally?

Spanglish is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spanglish worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spanglish rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Spanglish?

2 h 10 min

Spanglish runs 2 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spanglish?

Critics51
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Spanglish higher (61) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Spanglish a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$55 million

No. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $55 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What language is Spanglish in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spanglish?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spanglish in 110 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Spanglish use?

Instant ExpertO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessReplacement GoldfishTranslation by VolumeLeft HangingPet the DogCompliment BackfireCalling the Old Man OutEloquent in My Native TongueControl FreakLousy Lovers Are LosersHypocriteand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Spanglish, including Instant Expert, O.O.C. Is Serious Business, Replacement Goldfish.