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I Like It Like That

  • 19941994
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.7K
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  • Cast & crew
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Jon Seda and Luna Lauren Velez in I Like It Like That (1994)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

Lisette and husband Chino face marital difficulties. She is fed up with the kids, while he has job troubles. His mother Rosaria hates Lisette and the neighborhood tramp has designs on Chino.... Read allLisette and husband Chino face marital difficulties. She is fed up with the kids, while he has job troubles. His mother Rosaria hates Lisette and the neighborhood tramp has designs on Chino. Things get even worse when Chino goes to jail and Lisette gets a good job uptown. Can thi... Read allLisette and husband Chino face marital difficulties. She is fed up with the kids, while he has job troubles. His mother Rosaria hates Lisette and the neighborhood tramp has designs on Chino. Things get even worse when Chino goes to jail and Lisette gets a good job uptown. Can this marriage be saved?

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Darnell Martin
  • Writer
    • Darnell Martin
  • Stars
    • Luna Lauren Velez
    • Jon Seda
    • Tomas Melly
Top credits
  • Director
    • Darnell Martin
  • Writer
    • Darnell Martin
  • Stars
    • Luna Lauren Velez
    • Jon Seda
    • Tomas Melly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

    Videos2

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    Photos11

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    Luna Lauren Velez
    Luna Lauren Velez
    • Lisette Linaresas Lisette Linares
    Jon Seda
    Jon Seda
    • Chino Linaresas Chino Linares
    Tomas Melly
    • Li'l Chino Linaresas Li'l Chino Linares
    Desiree Casado
    Desiree Casado
    • Minnie Linaresas Minnie Linares
    Isaiah Garcia
    • Pee Wee Linaresas Pee Wee Linares
    • (as Isiah Garcia)
    Jesse Borrego
    Jesse Borrego
    • Alexisas Alexis
    Lisa Vidal
    Lisa Vidal
    • Magdalena Sotoas Magdalena Soto
    Griffin Dunne
    Griffin Dunne
    • Stephen Priceas Stephen Price
    Rita Moreno
    Rita Moreno
    • Rosaria Linaresas Rosaria Linares
    Vincent Laresca
    Vincent Laresca
    • Angelas Angel
    Elvis Nolasco
    Elvis Nolasco
    • Titoas Tito
    • (as E.O. Nolasco)
    Sammy Melendez
    • Victoras Victor
    Jose Soto
    Jose Soto
    • Chrisas Chris
    Gloria Irizarry
    Gloria Irizarry
    • Mrs. Gonzalezas Mrs. Gonzalez
    Emilio Del Pozo
    • Mr. Sotoas Mr. Soto
    Donald Jackson
    • Jackas Jack
    Gary Perez
    Gary Perez
    • Father Jaimeas Father Jaime
    Scott Jarred Cohen
    • Ritchie Sotoas Ritchie Soto
    • Director
      • Darnell Martin
    • Writer
      • Darnell Martin
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Lisette and husband Chino face marital difficulties. She is fed up with the kids, while he has job troubles. His mother Rosaria hates Lisette and the neighborhood tramp has designs on Chino. Things get even worse when Chino goes to jail and Lisette gets a good job uptown. Can this marriage be saved? —Reid Gagle
    • first person title
    • male objectification
    • dance scene
    • tank top
    • title directed by female
    • 96 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • For Lisette, everyday has become independence day.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for lots of language and strong sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      With this, her debut feature, Director Darnell Martin was reputedly the first black American woman to write and direct a film for a major Hollywood studio.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Lisette Linares: You know what your problem is? You never think about the other person.

      Chino Linares: Good night, other person.

      Lisette Linares: It's morning, Chino.

      Chino Linares: Good morning.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Radioland Murders/I Like It Like That/Bullets Over Broadway/Imaginary Crimes/Clerks (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      I Like It Like That
      Written by Manny Rodriguez and Tony Pabon

      Produced by Sergio George

      Performed by Blackout AllStars Featuring Ray Barretto, Tito Nieves, Tito Puente,

      Paquito D'Rivera, Dave Valentin and Grover Washington Jr.

      Tito Nieves courtesy of RMM Records

      Dave Valentin courtesy of GRP Records

      Grover Washington Jr. courtesy of Columbia Records

    User reviews17

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    Top review
    10/10
    Great film
    This movie made me feel good. It gave me faith that good can come out of almost any situation. And that it is possible to survive in a seemingly hopeless situation. I have seen this show three or four times on cable.

    The characters in this movie are some of the most memorable ever. And I mean all of them.

    I like the remake of the song "Try a little tenderness".
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    • Oct 18, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 14, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Black Out
    • Filming locations
      • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Riot of Color
      • Think Again Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,760,527
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,760,527
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • SDDS

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