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Quick Info

Rating

7.1/10

Release2021

Runtime2h 23m

StatusReleased

Budget$55,000,000

Revenue$45,175,167

Production

Likely Story

Scott Sanders Productions

5000 Broadway Productions

Barrio Grrrl!

Endeavor Content

Movie

In the Heights

2021

2h 23m

7.1

Drama

Romance

Synopsis

The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.

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