Quinceañera

2006, Drama/Lgbtq+, 1h 30m

96 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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This slice-of-life story of a teenage girl in Echo Park is both a sweet crowd-pleaser and a perceptive look at socioeconomic community issues. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Magdalena (Emily Rios) is a Mexican-American living in Los Angeles. Her 15th birthday is fast approaching, and she and her family are making preparations for the party that signals her transition to womanhood. But Magdalena becomes pregnant, and family tensions force her out of the house, so she goes to live with her uncle Tomas and her gay cousin Carlos. All exiles, the three band together against the coming neighborhood gentrification that threatens their way of life.

Cast & Crew

Emily Rios
Magdalena
Jesse Garcia
Carlos
Chalo Gonzalez
Uncle Tomas
David W. Ross
Gary
Ramiro Iniguez
Herman
Araceli Guzman-Rico
Maria
Jesus Castanos
Ernesto
Johnny Chavez
Walter
Alicia Sixtos
Eileen
Aris Mendoza
Jasmine
Dane Rosselli
Simon
Jason L. Wood
James
Richard Glatzer
Director
Wash Westmoreland
Director
Richard Glatzer
Writer
Wash Westmoreland
Writer
Anne Clements
Producer
Todd Haynes
Executive Producer
Nick Boyias
Executive Producer
Mihail Koulakis
Executive Producer
Avi Raccah
Executive Producer
Eric Steelberg
Cinematographer
Robin Katz
Film Editing
Clay Zimmerman
Film Editing
Victor Bock
Original Music
Micko Westmoreland
Original Music
Denise Hudson
Production Design
Jonah Markowitz
Production Design
Jessica Flaherty
Costume Design
Andrew Salazar
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Quinceañera

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Full Review… Kim Newman Empire Magazine Full Review… Geoff Andrew Time Out Full Review… Jim Emerson RogerEbert.com Full Review… Peter Debruge Premiere Magazine Full Review… Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Full Review… Marrit Ingman Austin Chronicle Full Review… Mattie Lucas The Dispatch (Lexington, NC) Full Review… Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Full Review… David Noh Film Journal International Full Review… James Sanford Kalamazoo Gazette Full Review… Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Full Review… Stuart Klawans The Nation
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Audience Reviews for Quinceañera

  • Feb 03, 2011
    I like the plot but it was lacking something.
    erika b Super Reviewer
  • Mar 09, 2010
    This was a hit with me and my niece! We were totally surprised with how the story went. Pretty cool Independent film that is worth watching. Thumbs up! :)
    Donna D Super Reviewer
  • Nov 19, 2009
    Caught this at Sundance - good stuff.
    Ed K Super Reviewer
  • Oct 13, 2007
    An intrestingly intertwined story, great acting from unknowns.
    Sarah P Super Reviewer
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