Real Women Have Curves (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Real Women Have Curves is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Patricia Cardoso, starring America Ferrera, Lupe Ontiveros and Ingrid Oliu. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $7.8 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 2003. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Patricia Cardoso
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Newmarket Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Real Women Have Curves About?
The premise of Real Women Have Curves without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Latina woman growing up in Los Angeles struggles with her body image and cultural identity. Torn between her mother's traditional expectations and her own dreams of attending college and becoming a fashion designer, she finds unexpected support from a charming and experienced businesswoman. Through this relationship, she learns to embrace her heritage and appreciate her own unique beauty, ultimately finding the confidence to pursue her ambitions.
Real Women Have Curves Cast
America Ferrera leads the cast, with Lupe Ontiveros and Ingrid Oliu. Directed by Patricia Cardoso.
- Director Patricia Cardoso
More from Patricia Cardoso
More films directed by Patricia Cardoso: Teresa’s Trip, Meddling Mom and Lies in Plain Sight.
Real Women Have Curves Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Real Women Have Curves 71 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 61% User score
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Real Women Have Curves Plot Summary
What happens in Real Women Have Curves from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of East Los Angeles, 18-year-old Ana García, a bright student attending a prestigious high school in Beverly Hills, finds herself at a crossroads. She is tasked with the heavy burden of balancing her aspiration for higher education against the expectations of her family and the constraints of their financial struggles. While her sister, Estela, and their father, Raúl, encourage her dreams, Ana’s mother, Carmen, tries to steer her away from college, emphasizing the importance of helping to run their ailing family textile factory to maintain the family’s unity and cope with their mounting debts.
Full summary
The whole story of Real Women Have Curves, scene by scene
Real Women Have Curves Box Office
Real Women Have Curves grossed $7.8 million worldwide. $5.9 million came from the US and Canada and $1.9 million (25%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.8M
- US & Canada
- $5.9M
- International
- $1.9M
Real Women Have Curves Awards & Nominations
Real Women Have Curves earned 1 award nomination, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 2003.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Best Debut Performance – America Ferrera
Real Women Have Curves Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Real Women Have Curves.
How Well Do You Know Real Women Have Curves?
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 high school does Ana attend?
Cars in Real Women Have Curves
9 cars on screen, including the 1975 Chevrolet C-Series and the 1979 Grumman Flxible 870 ADB.
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1985 BMW 735i E23 Background role
Real Women Have Curves Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Красотки худыми не бывают” and “리얼 위민 해브 커브”.
- Also known as
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- Красотки худыми не бывают
- 리얼 위민 해브 커브
- Le donne vere hanno le curve
- Echte Frauen haben Kurven
- Telt idomok
- Las mujeres de verdad tienen curvas
- Mulheres de Verdade Têm Curvas
- נשים אמיתיות
- Настоящие женщины всегда в теле
- Истинските жени си имат всичко
- Ana
- Las mujeres verdaderas tienen curvas
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- 리얼 우먼 해브 커브스
- Femeile adevărate sunt plinuțe
- 真女有形
- Správný ženský jsou do kulata
- Správne ženské sú do guľata
- ใครๆ ก็มี 'ส่วนเกิน'
- Kadın Dediğin
- Prawdziwe kobiety są zaokrąglone
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Real Women Have Curves FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Real Women Have Curves, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Real Women Have Curves?
Real Women Have Curves runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Real Women Have Curves released?
Real Women Have Curves was released on October 18, 2002.
Who directed Real Women Have Curves?
Real Women Have Curves was directed by Patricia Cardoso.
More films by Patricia Cardoso Who is in the cast of Real Women Have Curves?
Real Women Have Curves stars America Ferrera, Lupe Ontiveros and Ingrid Oliu.
How much did Real Women Have Curves make at the box office?
Real Women Have Curves grossed $7.8 million worldwide ($5.9 million domestic, $1.9 million international).
How is Real Women Have Curves rated?
Real Women Have Curves has 71 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Was Real Women Have Curves nominated for any awards?
Real Women Have Curves received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Real Women Have Curves have a post-credit scene?
No. Real Women Have Curves has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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