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In the Heights

In the Heights

The time has come.

20217.12h 23m

Overview

The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.

Directed by Jon M. Chu
Written by Quiara Alegría Hudes, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Bregman, Mara Jacobs
Box OfficeBudget: $55.0MRevenue: $45.2M

Top Cast

Anthony Ramos

Anthony Ramos

Usnavi

Corey Hawkins

Corey Hawkins

Benny

Leslie Grace

Leslie Grace

Nina Rosario

Melissa Barrera

Melissa Barrera

Vanessa

Olga Merediz

Olga Merediz

Abuela Claudia

Daphne Rubin-Vega

Daphne Rubin-Vega

Daniela

Gregory Díaz IV

Gregory Díaz IV

Sonny

Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony

Gapo

Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits

Kevin Rosario

Stephanie Beatriz

Stephanie Beatriz

Carla

Themes & Keywords

new york cityimmigrationillegal immigrationblackoutgraffitiaunt niece relationshiplotterymusicalbased on play or musicalflashbacklovebeauty salonbreaking the fourth wallinterracial romanceundocumented immigrantgossipself-doubtculturegentrificationemployer employee relationshipmanhattan, new york cityentrepreneurunreliable narratoraftercreditsstingerpolitical protestdominican republiccommunity spiritracial profilingfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchasing dreamssplit screenconvenience storebodegaabuela

About In the Heights

In the Heights is a drama, romance film released in 2021 exploring themes of new york city, immigration, illegal immigration, blackout, graffiti, aunt niece relationship. Directed by Jon M. Chu, it stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace. The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.

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