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Maid in Manhattan

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37% Tomatometer 148 Reviews 44% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
The story of Marisa Ventura (Jennifer Lopez), a single mother born and bred in the boroughs of New York City, who works as a maid in a first-class Manhattan hotel. By a twist of fate and mistaken identity, Marisa meets Christopher Marshall (Ralph Fiennes), heir to a political dynasty, who believes that she is a guest at the hotel. Fate steps in and throws the pair together for a magical night of romance. When Marisa's true identity is revealed, the two find that they are worlds apart.
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Too blandly generic, Maid in Manhattan also suffers from a lack of chemistry between Lopez and Fiennes.

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Namrata Joshi Outlook Jan 3, 2019
2/4
Some of the dialogue seems to have suspiciously sprung out of a corny Deepak Chopra self-help manual. Go to Full Review Alexander Walker London Evening Standard Jan 12, 2018
Fiennes is at a disadvantage, an actor, not a comedian... Lopez is a perfectly efficient comedienne. But mixed together, they're a few retorts short of a chemistry lesson. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 25, 2010
3/5
Undeniably pleasing if not particularly memorable. Go to Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) Oct 15, 2020
2/5
The embarrassing lack of chemistry between its stars aside, there is nothing in this romantic comedy slush that will make hearts beat faster or smiles curl upwards. Go to Full Review Joel Siegel Good Morning America Jan 5, 2018
C+
This maid is a near miss. Still, there's enough of JLo for her fans to like the film. Go to Full Review Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies Jan 10, 2016
3/5
for the chicks who like chick flicks, this will be a great film Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Austin B @RT35999578 Sep 15, 2026 Austin B Boswellllgmailcom See more Helen E @nuschler121 Jun 30, 2026 Sweet romance,,,,just love Ralph Fiennes See more Daniel D @DanoRydde Jun 29, 2026 Maid in Manhattan is sweet, undemanding, and heartwarming, making it ideal for romantic comedies with a fairy‑tale flavor. It's not groundbreaking, but it offers charm and escapism. If you're looking for a cozy, feel‑good film, it's a good choice. See more Glory K @Ms.Glory Feb 23, 2026 Crud like this give romantic comedy a bad name. See more Luke A @RT58235007 Jan 14, 2026 This film is diabolical. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 23, 2025 Funny in 01 hour, 45 minutes, and 20 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Some Sexual References and Some Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $93,800,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Wayne Wang

Director

Jennifer Lopez

Marisa Ventura

Ralph Fiennes

Christopher Marshall

Natasha Richardson

Caroline Lane

Stanley Tucci

Jerry Siegel

Bob Hoskins

Lionel

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Synopsis The story of Marisa Ventura (Jennifer Lopez), a single mother born and bred in the boroughs of New York City, who works as a maid in a first-class Manhattan hotel. By a twist of fate and mistaken identity, Marisa meets Christopher Marshall (Ralph Fiennes), heir to a political dynasty, who believes that she is a guest at the hotel. Fate steps in and throws the pair together for a magical night of romance. When Marisa's true identity is revealed, the two find that they are worlds apart.
Director
Wayne Wang
Producer
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Deborah Schindler, Paul Schiff
Screenwriter
Kevin Wade
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Revolution Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexual References|Some Language)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 13, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 3, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$93.8M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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