Manito (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Manito is a 2003 family drama directed by Eric Eason, starring Franky G, Leo Minaya and Jessica Morales. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $11,000 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2003. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Eric Eason
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Film Movement
- After the credits
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What Is Manito About?
The premise of Manito without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in Washington Heights, the film follows Junior and Manny, two Latino brothers, as they experience a single day in their vibrant Manhattan neighborhood. The story explores the complexities of their family relationships and the strong sense of community that surrounds them. Through gritty realism, the film portrays the rhythms and intricacies of life for these young men, offering a cinematic portrait of their experiences.
Manito Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- native american
- homosexual
- spoof
- parody comedy
- twin brother
- treasure map
- singer
- real estate
- dancing
- local blockbuster
- treasure hunt
Manito Cast
Franky G leads the cast, with Leo Minaya and Jessica Morales. Directed by Eric Eason.
- Director Eric Eason
More from Eric Eason
One more film directed by Eric Eason: Journey to the End of the Night.
Manito Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Manito 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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Manito Plot Summary
What happens in Manito from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Manito is set against the backdrop of a changing inner city that was once a neighborhood filled with thugs, drugs, poverty, and violence and dubbed the cocaine capital of the United States. It follows two brothers Junior Moreno, Franky G, an ex-convict trying to rebuild his life, and Manny Moreno, Leo Minaya, the salutatorian of his high school class. Even as dealers fade away, a brutal shadow lingers over the block, shaping choices and testing loyalties.
Full summary
The whole story of Manito, scene by scene
Manito Box Office
Manito grossed $11,000 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11K
- US & Canada
- $11K
Manito Awards & Nominations
Manito earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2003.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Best First Feature
How Well Do You Know Manito?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What milestone is Manny Moreno celebrating when the story begins?
Manito Also Known As
55 alternative titles, including “灵光乍现” and “美丽心灵的永恒阳光”.
- Also known as
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- 灵光乍现
- 美丽心灵的永恒阳光
- 暧暧内含光
- 无暇心灵的永恒阳光
- 이터널 선샤인
- Eterno resplandor de una mente sin recuerdos
- ¡Olvídate de mí!
- Sil Baştan
- Ánh Dương Vĩnh Cửu Của Tâm Hồn Thanh Khiết
- Evig solskinn i et plettfritt sinn
- Du soleil plein la tête
- שמש נצחית בראש צלול
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- Մաքուր բանականության հավերժ փայլատակում
- Egy makulátlan elme örök ragyogása
- Vergiss mein nicht!
- Silinmish yaddashin ebedi pariltisi
- Brilho Eterno de uma Mente sem Lembranças
- Блясъкът на чистия ум
- Ljubav za sva vremena
- Vječni sjaj nepobjedivog uma
- Věčný svit neposkvrněné mysli
- Evigt solskin i et pletfrit sind
- Karge meele igavene sära
- Tahraton mieli
- En obefläckad själ
- Vergiss mein nicht
- I aionia liakada enos katharou myalou
- Η αιώνια λιακάδα ενός καθαρού μυαλού
- 無痛失戀
- Eilíft sólskin hins flekklausa hugar
- Derakhshesh-e abadi-e yek zehn-e pak
- Shemesh nitzhit be'rosh tzaloul
- Se mi lasci ti cancello
- エターナル・サンシャイン
- Кіршіксіз сананың мәңгілік шұғыласы
- Gaišo atmiņu mūžīgais starojums
- Jausmų galia
- Zakochany bez pamięci
- O Despertar da Mente
- Strălucirea eternă a minții neprihănite
- Вечное сияние чистого разума
- Вечни сјај беспрекорног ума
- Večný svit nepoškvrnenej mysle
- Večno sonce brezmadežnega uma
- 王牌冤家
- Lop Thoe Hai Mai Luem
- Вічне сяйво чистого розуму
- Beg'ubor aqlning abadiy yorug'ligi
- Tia Nắng Vĩnh Cửu Của Tâm Hồn Tinh Khiết
- Вечнае ззянне чыстага розуму
- 暖暖内含光
- درخشش ابدی یک ذهن پاک
- ลบเธอ...ไม่ให้ลืม
- إشراقة أبدية لعقل نظيف
- Oblida’t de mi
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Manito FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Manito, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Manito?
Manito runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Manito released?
Manito was released on June 13, 2003.
Who directed Manito?
Manito was directed by Eric Eason.
More films by Eric Eason Who is in the cast of Manito?
Manito stars Franky G, Leo Minaya and Jessica Morales.
How much did Manito make at the box office?
Manito grossed $11,000 worldwide.
How is Manito rated?
Manito has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Was Manito nominated for any awards?
Manito received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Manito have a post-credit scene?
No. Manito has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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