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Quinceañera

  • 20062006
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
4.2K
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Quinceañera (2006)
  • Drama
As Magdalena's 15th birthday approaches, her simple, blissful life is complicated by the discovery that she's pregnant. Kicked out of her house, she finds a new family with her great-grandun... Read allAs Magdalena's 15th birthday approaches, her simple, blissful life is complicated by the discovery that she's pregnant. Kicked out of her house, she finds a new family with her great-granduncle and gay cousin.As Magdalena's 15th birthday approaches, her simple, blissful life is complicated by the discovery that she's pregnant. Kicked out of her house, she finds a new family with her great-granduncle and gay cousin.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
4.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Richard Glatzer
    • Wash Westmoreland
  • Writers
    • Richard Glatzer
    • Wash Westmoreland
  • Stars
    • Emily Rios
    • Jesse Garcia
    • Chalo González
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Richard Glatzer
    • Wash Westmoreland
  • Writers
    • Richard Glatzer
    • Wash Westmoreland
  • Stars
    • Emily Rios
    • Jesse Garcia
    • Chalo González
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 49User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 12 nominations

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    Emily Rios in Quinceañera (2006)
    Chalo González in Quinceañera (2006)
    Emily Rios, Alicia Sixtos, Aris Mendoza, Rebecca López, and Listette Avila in Quinceañera (2006)
    Chalo González in Quinceañera (2006)
    Jesse Garcia in Quinceañera (2006)
    Emily Rios and J.R. Cruz in Quinceañera (2006)
    Chalo González in Quinceañera (2006)
    Jesse Garcia and Emily Rios in Quinceañera (2006)
    Jesse Garcia and Emily Rios in Quinceañera (2006)
    Quinceañera (2006)
    Emily Rios in Quinceañera (2006)
    Chalo González, Jesse Garcia, and Emily Rios in Quinceañera (2006)

    Top cast

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    Emily Rios
    Emily Rios
    • Magdalenaas Magdalena
    Jesse Garcia
    Jesse Garcia
    • Carlosas Carlos
    Chalo González
    Chalo González
    • Tio Tomas Alvarezas Tio Tomas Alvarez
    Jesus Castanos
    Jesus Castanos
    • Ernestoas Ernesto
    Araceli Guzman-Rico
    Araceli Guzman-Rico
    • Mariaas Maria
    J.R. Cruz
    • Hermanas Herman
    Listette Avila
    • Jessicaas Jessica
    Alicia Sixtos
    Alicia Sixtos
    • Eileen May Garciaas Eileen May Garcia
    Hector Quevedo
    • Dancing Boyas Dancing Boy
    Germán Campos
    • Chambelànas Chambelàn
    • (as German Zavala)
    Carlos Linares
    Carlos Linares
    • Videographeras Videographer
    Johnny Chavez
    Johnny Chavez
    • Uncle Walteras Uncle Walter
    Carmen Aguirre
    Carmen Aguirre
    • Aunt Silviaas Aunt Silvia
    Margarita Lugo
    • Aunt Candyas Aunt Candy
    Jorge Ortiz
    • DJas DJ
    Veronica Sixtos
    Veronica Sixtos
    • Young Girlas Young Girl
    Valentin Martinez Medina
    • Flower Selleras Flower Seller
    Alicia Flamenco
    • Aunt Isabellaas Aunt Isabella
    • Directors
      • Richard Glatzer
      • Wash Westmoreland
    • Writers
      • Richard Glatzer
      • Wash Westmoreland
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    Storyline

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    Magdalena is 14 and anxiously awaiting her 15th birthday where she'll celebrate her quinceañera. Her world starts to crumble when she discovers her pregnancy after not being able to fit in her gown for her quinceañera. Soon, she's kicked out of her home, abandoned by her family, and abandoned by her baby's father. Magdalena is then taken in by her great-granduncle, Tomas and her gay, often-in-trouble cousin, Carlos. There she finds a new family and life. —R2k443
    • gay
    • birthday
    • party
    • security guard
    • pregnancy
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language, some sexual content and drug use
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The film was shot in the same neighborhood that Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer (the film's writers and directors) live in, and the community turned up to help out by loaning their houses, providing technical advice, supplying clothing and acting.
    • Goofs
      When Herman describes his busy weekend, he states that he is taking his AP History exam on Saturday. AP exams are only given on weekdays.
    • Quotes

      Carlos: [Carlos teaches Gary "Echo Parque" sign] Be careful you don't flash that around Temple Street, though.

      Gary: They're the rival gang, right?

      Carlos: They'd kill you.

      Gary: Wow. You really live in a whole other world, don't you?

      Carlos: Nah... you do.

    • Connections
      Featured in 2006 Glitter Awards (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Bailar Merengue
      Performed by Mangana

      Written by Edith Mesch

      Courtesy of LoveCat Music

      Published by Big Tiger Music (BMI)

    User reviews49

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Realistic and refreshing
    No one is perfect and this film may have its flaws but what a realistic and refreshing look at LA! The young actors do a great job, portraying their characters genuinely -- no trickery, no exaggeration. The film-makers successfully depict the Echo Park area, with its people and its traditions as well as the new challenges facing the populations of Metropolitan LA. It is indeed good to see Los Angeles in a new light, with its culturally rich neighborhoods that tend to be either forgotten or ill-represented by mainstream Hollywood films. My personal pleasure: finally a film with actors that look like and speak like the characters they embody! The Spanish spoken is correct and accents are credible! Definitely recommend it.
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    • ramona_bourhis
    • Jul 12, 2006

    FAQ1

    • I enjoyed the movie but...... since when can a women get pregnant when the sperm is emited on her leg? I am a nurse and this is not possible. Sperm do not climb into the vagina. And why would a conservative minister father suddenly be so forgiving and feel guilty when he discovers that the 14 year old daughters sexual activity involved nudity and intimacy but just not full penetration. True to character he would still be very upset with her.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 5, 2006 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Echo Park LA
    • Filming locations
      • Echo Park Lake, Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cinetic Media
      • Kitchen Sink Entertainment LLC
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,692,693
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $95,400
      • Aug 6, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,522,787
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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