Maid in Manhattan

Maid in Manhattan

2002 · 105 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.1 (2,062 votes)
Dir. Wayne Wang · Starring Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Stanley Tucci, Tyler Posey, Marissa Matrone · Music Alan Silvestri

...love checks in.

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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?

VIBE

This is a delightful, aspirational romance, wrapped in the charming glow of early 2000s Manhattan. It feels like a warm hug, exploring the heartwarming clash of two worlds with a light touch and an undeniable romantic pull. Expect charming misunderstandings and a feel-good journey.

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