In the Heights (2021)

A feature version of the Broadway musical, in which a bodega owner has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother's fortune.

Director:

Jon M. Chu

Writers:

Quiara Alegría Hudes (screenplay by), Quiara Alegría Hudes (based on the musical stage play, book by)

Stars:

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Stephanie Beatriz, Anthony Ramos

Cast

Credited cast, sorted by IMDb STARmeter:
Lin-Manuel Miranda	...	Piragua Guy
Stephanie Beatriz	...	Carla
Anthony Ramos	...	Usnavi de la Vega
Jimmy Smits	...	Kevin Rosario
Ariana Greenblatt	...	Young Nina
Corey Hawkins	...	Benny
Dascha Polanco	...	Cuca
Melissa Barrera	...	Vanessa
Marc Anthony
Susan Pourfar	...	Hannah Hathaway
Olga Merediz	...	Abuela Claudia
Daphne Rubin-Vega	...	Daniela
Alex Wong	...	Dancer
Martha Nichols	...	Dancer
Leslie Grace	...	Nina

Storyline

In the Heights centers on a variety of characters living in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, on the northern tip of Manhattan. At the center of the show is Usnavi, a bodega owner who looks after the aging Cuban lady next door, pines for the gorgeous girl working in the neighboring beauty salon and dreams of winning the lottery and escaping to the shores of his native Dominican Republic. Meanwhile, Nina, a childhood friend of Usnavi's, has returned to the neighborhood from her first year at college with surprising news for her parents, who have spent their life savings on building a better life for their daughter. Ultimately, Usnavi and the residents of the close-knit neighborhood get a dose of what it means to be home.

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Plot Keywords:

based on play | 

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Taglines:

Turn Up the Volume on Your Dreams

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Genres:

Drama | Music | Musical | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some language and suggestive references

Did You Know?

Trivia

Playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, the original Usnavi, played David Santiago in the TV show Brooklyn Nine Nine. Jimmy Smits played David and Amy's father, Victor Santiago. Olga Merediz was also in Brooklyn Nine Nine and played Rosa Diaz's mother, Julia. And Stephanie Beatriz, who plays Carla in this film, is Rosa Diaz in Brooklyn Nine Nine.

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Connections

References Annie Hall (1977)

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Soundtracks

Hundreds of Stories
Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Performed by Olga Merediz and Anthony Ramos

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

18 June 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

In the Heights

Filming Locations:

Washington Heights, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., 5000 Broadway Productions, Likely Story

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1