Maid in Manhattan (2002)
A chance encounter at a posh hotel sparks an uplifting and whimsical romance across class lines.
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?
How intense is Maid in Manhattan?
Maid in Manhattan has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What Maid in Manhattan feels like
- Tone
- romanticfeel goodwhimsicaluplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream Maid in Manhattan
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Maid in Manhattan for you?
Is Maid in Manhattan scary?
No. Maid in Manhattan is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Maid in Manhattan gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Maid in Manhattan sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Maid in Manhattan OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Maid in Manhattan?
Maid in Manhattan runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Maid in Manhattan?
Maid in Manhattan is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Maid in Manhattan have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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