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Real Women Have Curves

2002Movie1 h 26 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic715.7Rotten Tomatoes85%75%

An uplifting, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Family Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Body Positivity
  • Class Struggles
  • Cultural Identity
  • Hopeful Narrative
  • Latinx Culture

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Patricia Cardoso
Written by
Josefina Lopez, George LaVoo
Produced by
Effie T. Brown, George LaVoo
Music by
Heitor Pereira

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Facts

October 18, 2002 · 1 h 26 min · PG-13

Released
October 18, 2002
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Culture Clash, Calling the Old Man Out, Coming of Age Story +9

  • Culture Clash
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Coming of Age Story
  • Abusive Parents
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • It's All About Me
  • Education Mama
  • Fat and Proud
  • Defiant Strip
  • Artistic License – Animal Care
  • Cool Teacher
  • Idealized Sex

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Real Women Have Curves?"

Questions about Real Women Have Curves

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Real Women Have Curves?

HBO Max

In the United States, Real Women Have Curves streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 72 other countries.

Is Real Women Have Curves worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Real Women Have Curves okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Real Women Have Curves make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Real Women Have Curves?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

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 tropes for it, including Culture Clash, Calling the Old Man Out, and Coming of Age Story.