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Maid in Manhattan is a 2002 American romantic comedy film directed by Wayne Wang and based on a story by John Hughes, who is credited using a pseudonym. It stars Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, and Natasha Richardson. In the film, a hotel maid and a high-profile politician fall in love. The film was released on December 13, 2002, by Columbia Pictures and was a box office success, grossing $154 million against its $55 million budget, while receiving mixed reviews.
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2002 · 1h 45m · Comedy · Drama · Romance
TMDB 6.1/10 (2,079 votes)
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?
Directed by Wayne Wang
Box office $155M worldwide
Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗
Wayne WangDirector
Jennifer Lopezas Marisa Ventura
Natasha Richardsonas Caroline LaneCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.