I Like It Like That
“For Lisette, everyday has become independence day.”
Synopsis
After her husband is arrested for looting, Lisette struggles for independence while dealing with her transgender sibling, her critical mother-in-law and assorted neighborhood eccentrics.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-14
Top Cast
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Luna Lauren Vélez
Lisette Linares
Jon Seda
Chino Linares
Tomas Melly
Li'l Chino Linares
Desiree Casado
Minnie Linares
Isaiah Garcia
Pee Wee Linares
Jesse Borrego
Alexis
Lisa Vidal
Magdalena Soto
Griffin Dunne
Stephen Price
Rita Moreno
Rosaria Linares
Vincent Laresca
Angel
Elvis Nolasco
Tito
Sammy Melendez
Victor
Jose Soto
Chris
Gloria Irizarry
Mrs. Gonzalez
Emilio Del Pozo
Mr. Soto
Donald Jackson
Jack
Gary Perez
Father Jaime
Scott Jarred Cohen
Ritchie Soto
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darnell Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Darnell Martin
- Original Score
- Sergio George
- Original Title
- I Like It Like That
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Think Again Productions, Riot of Color, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darnell Martin
Darnell Martin
Sergio George
Alexander Gruszynski
Peter C. Frank
Ann Carli, Lane Janger, Wendy Finerman
Department Leadership Roster
Darnell Martin
Director
Darnell Martin
Writer
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
Peter C. Frank
Editor
Ann Carli
Producer
Lane Janger
Producer
Sergio George
Original Music Composer
Scott Chambliss
Production Design
Sandra Hernandez
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Like It Like That
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What is I Like It Like That about?
After her husband is arrested for looting, Lisette struggles for independence while dealing with her transgender sibling, her critical mother-in-law and assorted neighborhood eccentrics.
Who directed I Like It Like That?
I Like It Like That was directed by Darnell Martin.
Who stars in I Like It Like That?
The principal cast of I Like It Like That includes Luna Lauren Vélez, Jon Seda, Tomas Melly, Desiree Casado, Isaiah Garcia.
When was I Like It Like That released and how long is it?
I Like It Like That was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did I Like It Like That make at the box office?
I Like It Like That grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for I Like It Like That?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Like It Like That was composed by Sergio George.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Like It Like That?
I Like It Like That holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).