In the Heights

20212021
PG-13PG-13
2h 23min

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Corey Hawkins, Stephanie Beatriz, Melissa Barrera, Dascha Polanco, Leslie Grace, and Anthony Ramos in In the Heights (2021)

Lights up on Washington Heights...The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies this vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is the likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.

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A film version of the Broadway musical in which Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.A film version of the Broadway musical in which Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.A film version of the Broadway musical in which Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.

Director
- Jon M. Chu
Writers
- Quiara Alegría Hudes(screenplay by)
- Lin-Manuel Miranda(based on the musical stage play: music and lyrics by)
Stars

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Awards
- 3 wins & 6 nominations

Corey Hawkins, Anthony Ramos, and Gregory Diaz IV in In the Heights (2021)

Corey Hawkins and Leslie Grace in In the Heights (2021)

Jimmy Smits and Olga Merediz in In the Heights (2021)

Keomi Key, Melissa Barrera, and Anthony Ramos in In the Heights (2021)

Anthony Ramos in In the Heights (2021)

Corey Hawkins and Leslie Grace in In the Heights (2021)

Doreen Montalvo in In the Heights (2021)

Lin-Manuel Miranda, America Ferrera, Doreen Montalvo, and Bruce Glikas in In the Heights (2021)

Doreen Montalvo and John Lamparski in In the Heights (2021)

Leslie Grace at an event for In the Heights (2021)

Joan Smalls at an event for In the Heights (2021)

Melissa Barrera at an event for In the Heights (2021)

Director
- Jon M. Chu
Writers
- Quiara Alegría Hudes(screenplay by) (based on the musical stage play: book by)
- Lin-Manuel Miranda(based on the musical stage play: music and lyrics by) (concept by)
All cast & crew
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In the Heights centers on a variety of characters living in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, on the northern tip of Manhattan. At the center of the show is Usnavi, a bodega owner who looks after the aging Cuban lady next door, pines for the gorgeous girl working in the neighboring beauty salon and dreams of winning the lottery and escaping to the shores of his native Dominican Republic. Meanwhile, Nina, a childhood friend of Usnavi's, has returned to the neighborhood from her first year at college with surprising news for her parents, who have spent their life savings on building a better life for their daughter. Ultimately, Usnavi and the residents of the close-knit neighborhood get a dose of what it means to be home. —Broadway.com

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Taglines
- Turn Up the Volume on Your Dreams
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG-13 for some language and suggestive references
Parents guide

Trivia
Jimmy Smits was an early Heights supporter off-Broadway, before the musical moved to Broadway, and well before it was adapted to the screen. When he was asked to do the voiceover for the TV advertisement, he wouldn't accept payment. He just wanted some house seats for Broadway.

Goofs
Abuela Claudia's "mother's secret recipe" for café con leche calls for "one can of condensed milk." When Usnavi prepares Kevin's coffee, he uses evaporated milk, which would spoil without refrigeration. She suggests condensed milk because it does not spoil if left out in the heat.

Quotes
Kevin Rosario: [to Nina] Ignore anyone who doubts you.

Crazy credits
Before the credits roll, some graffiti art is shown of actress and singer Doreen Montalvo, a member of the original Broadway cast of "In the Heights" who also appeared in the film who passed away in 2021, with the words "Doreen - Para Siempre", a reference to the song she sings in the film and the show.

Connections
Featured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Ryan the Daring (2020)

Soundtracks
In the Heights
Performed by Anthony Ramos, Jimmy Smits, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, Corey Hawkins, Gregory Diaz IV, Melissa Barrera and Olga Merediz
Produced by Alex Lacamoire, Bill Sherman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Elizondo and Sergio George

Top review

9/10

Reaching New "Heights" For Modern Musicals

Yeah!! I loved it! There is a moment about half way through the film I had to take several breathes and wipe several tears from my mask. Some smash hit musical numbers, full of raw and infectious energy that just wants you to get up and dance. I can't wait to see it again, for its quick humour, fun sequences and intriguing surprises. It's full culture, personal experience, family, romance & nonstop dance after, dance after dance.

I love those cinema experiences that can leave you with so much joy, and itching to see it again!

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Release date
- June 11, 2021 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- Official site
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Also known as
- In the Heights: Giấc Mơ New York
Filming locations
- Washington Heights, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies
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Budget
- $55,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $29,879,041
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $11,504,710
- Jun 13, 2021
Gross worldwide
- $43,879,041

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Runtime
- 2h 23min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Atmos
- IMAX 6-Track
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Corey Hawkins, Stephanie Beatriz, Melissa Barrera, Dascha Polanco, Leslie Grace, and Anthony Ramos in In the Heights (2021)

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