Maid in Manhattan (2002)

Name: Maid in Manhattan
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2002-12-13
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Stanley Tucci, Tyler Posey

Film · 1h 45m · Rated PG-13

Comedy, Drama, Romance

A chance encounter at a posh hotel sparks an uplifting and whimsical romance across class lines.

Romantic and feel-good. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Maid in Manhattan parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: some innuendo or implied sex and mild language.

Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 10.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: No gore
Violence: No real violence
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is Maid in Manhattan about?

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?

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.