Comedy ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 2002 · 1h 45m

Maid in Manhattan

Maid in Manhattan poster
Director
Wayne Wang
Cast
Jennifer Lopez as Marisa Ventura Ralph Fiennes as Christopher Marshall Natasha Richardson as Caroline Lane Stanley Tucci as Jerry Siegel Tyler Posey as Ty Ventura Marissa Matrone as Stephanie Kehoe
Crew
Karl Walter Lindenlaub — Director of Photography Craig McKay — Editor Alan Silvestri — Original Music Composer Kevin Wade — Screenplay John Hughes — Story Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas — Producer
Tagline

...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?

Trailer Maid in Manhattan — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
hotelpaparazzimistaken identitymaidtv reporterclass differencessingle mothernews reporteropposites attractmanhattan, new york citypublic relationspolitical candidate
Key Collaborators
Wayne Wang Director Karl Walter Lindenlaub Director of Photography Craig McKay Editor Alan Silvestri Original Music Composer Kevin Wade Screenplay John Hughes Story Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas Producer Deborah Schindler Producer Paul Schiff Producer Jane Musky Production Design Albert Wolsky Costume Design
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