In the Heights
2021 · Movie · PG-13 · 143 min · ★ 7.1 · 89% critics
In Washington Heights, a bodega owner feels pulled between keeping ties to a close-knit neighborhood and chasing a long-held dream in the Dominican Republic. Around him, music, family, romance, and community hopes shape a lively story about home and ambition.
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-06-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 143 min
- Critic score
- 89/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (790 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like upbeat, dance-filled musicals with community spirit, especially La La Land or West Side Story; Not for you if you dislike long, very sweet stories.
Pros: joyful musical numbers; vibrant neighborhood energy; talented dancers | Cons: runs too long; uneven story depth; representation concerns
Themes
- new york city
- immigration
- illegal immigration
- blackout
- graffiti
- aunt niece relationship
- lottery
- musical
- based on play or musical
- flashback
- love
- beauty salon
- +24 more
Cast & crew
Anthony Ramos
as Usnavi
Corey Hawkins
as Benny
Leslie Grace
as Nina Rosario
Melissa Barrera
as Vanessa
Olga Merediz
as Abuela Claudia
Daphne Rubin-Vega
as Daniela
Gregory Díaz IV
as Sonny
Marc Anthony
as Gapo
Jimmy Smits
as Kevin Rosario
Stephanie Beatriz
as Carla
Directed by Jon M. Chu