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6.1 / 10(2,100 votes)IMDbPG-1320021h 45m$154.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Maid in Manhattan

“...love checks in.”

Synopsis

Marisa Ventura is a struggling single mom who works at a posh Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for her and her young son. One fateful day, hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall meets Marisa and mistakes her for a wealthy socialite. After an enchanting evening together, the two fall madly in love. But when Marisa's true identity is revealed, issues of class and social status threaten to separate them. Can two people from very different worlds overcome their differences and live happily ever after?

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 13, 2002

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 22, 2008

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.82x ROI)

Production Budget

$55M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$154.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.82x

+$99.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $55MWorldwide: $154.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Wayne Wang
Screenplay & Story
Kevin Wade
Original Score
Alan Silvestri
Original Title
Maid in Manhattan
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
French, English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Budget
$55M
Worldwide Gross
$154.9M
Production Studios
Red Om Films, Revolution Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Wayne Wang

Screenplay & Story

Kevin Wade, John Hughes

Original Score & Music

Alan Silvestri

Director of Photography

Karl Walter Lindenlaub, Anthony Jannelli

Film Editing

Craig McKay

Producers

Charles Newirth, Benny Medina, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Deborah Schindler, Paul Schiff

Department Leadership Roster

Wayne Wang

Wayne Wang

Director

Kevin Wade

Kevin Wade

Screenplay

Alan Silvestri

Alan Silvestri

Original Music Composer

Albert Wolsky

Albert Wolsky

Costume Design

Craig McKay

Craig McKay

Editor

Jane Musky

Production Design

Karl Walter Lindenlaub

Karl Walter Lindenlaub

Director of Photography

Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas

Producer

Deborah Schindler

Deborah Schindler

Producer

Paul Schiff

Producer

Gary Tacon

Stunt Coordinator

Conny Fauser

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maid in Manhattan

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Maid in Manhattan about?

Marisa Ventura is a struggling single mom who works at a posh Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for her and her young son. One fateful day, hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall meets Marisa and mistakes her for a wealthy socialite. After an enchanting evening together, the two fall madly in love. But when Marisa's true identity is revealed, issues of class and social status threaten to separate them. Can two people from very different worlds overcome their differences and live happily ever after?

Who directed Maid in Manhattan?

Maid in Manhattan was directed by Wayne Wang.

Who stars in Maid in Manhattan?

The principal cast of Maid in Manhattan includes Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Stanley Tucci, Tyler Posey.

When was Maid in Manhattan released and how long is it?

Maid in Manhattan was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

What was the box office and production budget of Maid in Manhattan?

Maid in Manhattan had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $154.9M at the worldwide box office (2.82 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Maid in Manhattan?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Maid in Manhattan was composed by Alan Silvestri.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Maid in Manhattan?

Maid in Manhattan holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).