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Maid in Manhattan

2002Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic456.1Rotten Tomatoes37%44%

A deeply romantic, uplifting comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

...love checks in.

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?

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Cinderella Story
  • Feel-Good
  • Class Conflict
  • Lighthearted
  • Charming Leads
  • Manhattan Setting
  • Family Values
  • Aspirational

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Wayne Wang
Written by
John Hughes, Kevin Wade
Produced by
Paul Schiff, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Deborah Schindler
Music by
Alan Silvestri

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Facts

December 13, 2002 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
December 13, 2002
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$155 million
Available in
116 countries

Tropes

It Has Been an Honor, Clark Kenting, Compressed Hair +9

  • It Has Been an Honor
  • Clark Kenting
  • Compressed Hair
  • One-Hour Work Week
  • Shaking Her Hair Loose
  • How They Treat the Help
  • Artistic License
  • The Help Helping Themselves
  • Big Applesauce
  • Bitch Alert
  • Rags to Riches
  • My Beloved Smother

12 of 60 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Maid in Manhattan?"

Questions about Maid in Manhattan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Maid in Manhattan?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHooplaTubi TVSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Maid in Manhattan streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 92 other countries.

Is Maid in Manhattan worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is Maid in Manhattan okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Is Maid in Manhattan good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Maid in Manhattan make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does Maid in Manhattan use?

It Has Been an HonorClark KentingCompressed HairOne-Hour Work WeekShaking Her Hair LooseHow They Treat the HelpArtistic LicenseThe Help Helping ThemselvesBig ApplesauceBitch AlertRags to RichesMy Beloved Smotherand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 tropes for it, including It Has Been an Honor, Clark Kenting, and Compressed Hair.