Spanglish (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Spanglish is a 2004 comedy drama starring Paz Vega, Adam Sandler and Téa Leoni. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes and earned $55.5 million worldwide on a $80 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2005. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $80M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spanglish About?
The premise of Spanglish without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated Mexican mother, Flor Moreno, accepts a job as a housekeeper for an American family, the Johnsons, and is invited to move into their home. The arrangement creates a unique blend of cultures as Flor's passionate nature collides with the Johnsons' more reserved lifestyle. Through misunderstandings and heartwarming moments, the film explores themes of family, identity, and the challenges of navigating different traditions, ultimately highlighting the strength of love and connection across cultural boundaries.
Spanglish Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- car
- cadillac escalade
- jeep
- jeep grand cherokee
- audi a4
- one word title
- written by director
- mexican woman
- pet dog
- beach house
- restauranteur
- single mother
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- headphones
- sex scene
- housemaid
- argument
- note
- hair dye
- high school
- language learning
- family home
- migrant
- overweight child
- backpack
- female narrator
- child narrator
- narrated by character
- mother in law son in law relationship
- grandmother
- crying woman
- cheating wife
- envelope of money
- adulterous wife
- mistranslation
- watching tv
- family relationships
- audi the car
- convertible car
- cadillac the car
- learning how to speak spanish
- unfaithfulness
- teaching someone how to speak spanish
- spanish language spoken
- infidelity
- child translates for an adult
- extramarital affair
- romantic comedy
- housekeeper
- chef
- mexico
Spanglish Cast
Paz Vega leads the cast, with Adam Sandler and Téa Leoni.
Spanglish Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spanglish 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 60% User score
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Spanglish Plot Summary
What happens in Spanglish from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story begins with Cristina Moreno applying to Princeton University, sharing her childhood experiences in her college essay. Her mother, Flor Moreno (Paz Vega), is a struggling, single Mexican mother who works as a housekeeper for the affluent American family of John (Adam Sandler) and Deborah Clasky (Téa Leoni). Their family includes their children, Bernice (Sarah Steele) and Georgie (Ian Hayland), along with Deborah’s alcoholic mother, Evelyn Wright (Cloris Leachman), a former jazz singer.
Full summary
The whole story of Spanglish, scene by scene
Spanglish Box Office & Budget
Spanglish grossed $55.5 million worldwide on a $80 million budget, 69% of what it cost. $42.7 million came from the US and Canada and $12.7 million (23%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$55.5M
69% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $42.7M
- International
- $12.7M
- Budget
- $80M
Spanglish Awards & Nominations
Spanglish earned 2 award nominations, including Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2005. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Cloris Leachman
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Golden Globes 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture – Hans Zimmer
Spanglish Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Spanglish (2004) Trailer
How Well Do You Know Spanglish?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character and single mother from Mexico?
Cars in Spanglish
30 cars on screen, including the 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV and the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV Main role -
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Main role -
2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet B6 Important role -
1955 Chevrolet Task-Force Minor role
Spanglish Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Espanglish” and “Spanglish - käännöskukkasia”.
- Also known as
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- Espanglish
- Spanglish - käännöskukkasia
- Spenglish
- Ispangliká
- Ispanskiy-angliyskiy
- Ispansʹka anhliysʹka
- Испанский-английский
- İspanizce
- Espanglês
- Spanglish - Quando in famiglia sono in troppi a parlare
- Испанский английский
- Spangol - Magamat sem értem
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- Næsten helt perfekt
- Španglicky snadno a rychle
- ספנגליש
- Trudne slówka
- Španjolski engleski
- Спенглиш
- Ισπαγγλικά
- Spanglescina
- 西班牙女佣
- 스팽글리쉬
- Іспанська англійська
- スパングリッシュ 太陽の国から来たママのこと
- Ispangliška
- Cum să nu devii american
- Španglicky ľahko a rýchlo
- 真情快譯通
- กิ๊กกันสองภาษา
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Movies Like Spanglish
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including La spagnola, Spanish Affair and The Spanish Apartment.
Spanglish FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Spanglish, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spanglish?
Spanglish runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was Spanglish released?
Spanglish was released on December 17, 2004.
Who is in the cast of Spanglish?
Spanglish stars Paz Vega, Adam Sandler and Téa Leoni, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Spanglish make at the box office?
Spanglish grossed $55.5 million worldwide ($42.7 million domestic, $12.7 million international) on a budget of $80 million.
How is Spanglish rated?
Spanglish has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 48 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Was Spanglish nominated for any awards?
Spanglish received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Spanglish have a post-credit scene?
No. Spanglish has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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