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Real Women Have Curves

2002·Movie
1h 26min·PG-13
71
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Real women take chances, have flaws, embrace life...

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.
Coming-of-Age StoryFamily DramaSocial CommentaryBody PositivityClass StrugglesCultural IdentityHopeful NarrativeLatinx Culture

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Real Women Have Curves legally?

Real Women Have Curves is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 Real Women Have Curves worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Real Women Have Curves rated?

PG-13Strong language

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

How long is Real Women Have Curves?

1 h 26 min

Real Women Have Curves runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Real Women Have Curves?

Critics78
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Real Women Have Curves higher (78) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Real Women Have Curves a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$8 million

Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Real Women Have Curves in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Real Women Have Curves?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Real Women Have Curves in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Real Women Have Curves use?

Culture ClashCalling the Old Man OutComing of Age StoryAbusive ParentsBittersweet EndingIt's All About MeEducation MamaFat and ProudDefiant StripArtistic License – Animal CareCool TeacherIdealized Sexand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Real Women Have Curves, including Culture Clash, Calling the Old Man Out, Coming of Age Story.