In the Heights (2020)

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 (musical book), Marc Klein (screenplay)

Stars:

Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Joseph Velez

Cast

Credited cast, sorted by IMDb STARmeter:
Anthony Ramos	...	Usnavi de la Vega
Corey Hawkins	...	Benny
Joseph Velez	...	Kevin Rosario

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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Genres:

Drama | Musical | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

26 June 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

На Высотах

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Scott Sanders Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

In 2017, Lin-Manuel Miranda announced he would not be playing Usnavi for the film version, however may play another role for the film, whether it's a side character or a cameo role

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Soundtracks

Champagne
Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda