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  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 23 m
  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 23 m

Summary 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 g...

Directed By: Jon M. Chu

  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 23 m
  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 23 m

In the Heights

Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 55 Critic Reviews
must-see
84
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 185 User Ratings
7.0
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Summary 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 g...

Directed By: Jon M. Chu

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 55 Critic Reviews
84
95% Positive
52 Reviews
5% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 55 Critic Reviews
84
95% Positive
52 Reviews
5% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews

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100
Jul 29, 2021
The rhythms are Latin; the beats come from the heart. Miranda’s character-based story culminates with a twist that illustrates that home isn’t a locale, it’s a state of consciousness.
By Stephen Humphries FULL REVIEW
91
Jun 9, 2021
All this is big, busy fun and while one might wish for some a bit more grit in the charm offensive, the catchwords here are feel-good and broad appeal.
By Liam Lacey FULL REVIEW
90
May 21, 2021
This is how In the Heights won me over. Because in spite of its flaws — like lopsided twin romantic subplots where the lead characters are overshadowed by their best friends, or cloying lyrics that play on both the literal and figurative meanings of “powerless” — it’s ultimately a work of affection for both its subject and its medium.
By Joshua Rivera FULL REVIEW
83
May 21, 2021
Basking in the film’s ceaseless swirl is as intoxicating a moviegoing experience as one could want these days, a burst of communal joy (and sorrow) that serves as an effusive welcome back to the world.
By Richard Lawson FULL REVIEW
80
May 21, 2021
It’s a movie that feels like hope as actual hope stares us smack in the face. We are almost there. In the Heights didn’t ask for this responsibility, but it will forever be remembered as the right movie for the right time. It’s the kind of movie that will make you want to dance in the streets. And after this year we’ve all had, we all deserve to have our moment dancing in the street.
By Mike Ryan FULL REVIEW
70
Jun 14, 2021
An aspirational immigrant story that hits most every mark of the genre, but flows and overlaps and grows dense in unexpected ways.
By K. Austin Collins FULL REVIEW
50
Jun 12, 2021
As a movie, I thought Jon M. Chu did an incredible job bringing In The Heights to cinematic life. There’s nothing wrong with the actual production or cast. It’s all great, but my issue is with the source material, specifically the songs.
By Alan Ng FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 185 User Ratings
7.0
74% Positive
136 Ratings
9% Mixed
17 Ratings
17% Negative
32 Ratings

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Generally Favorable Based on 185 User Ratings
7.0
74% Positive
136 Ratings
9% Mixed
17 Ratings
17% Negative
32 Ratings

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Production Company Warner Bros., 5000 Broadway Productions, Likely Story, Scott Sanders Productions
Release Date Jun 11, 2021
Duration 2 h 23 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline Turn Up the Volume on Your Dreams
Website https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/heights
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Awards

Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards
• 3 Wins & 9 Nominations
Black Reel Awards
• 1 Win & 7 Nominations

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