Maid in Manhattan

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Maid in Manhattan

PG-13

2002

1h 45m

Romance

Comedy

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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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Critics Consensus

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.

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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.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 25, 2010

3/5

Undeniably pleasing if not particularly memorable.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Helen E

@nuschler121 Jun 30, 2026

Sweet romance,,,,just love Ralph Fiennes

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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.

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Glory K

@Ms.Glory Feb 23, 2026

Crud like this give romantic comedy a bad name.

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Luke A

@RT58235007 Jan 14, 2026

This film is diabolical.

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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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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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