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Maid in Manhattan (2002)

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?

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jennifer LopezJennifer LopezMarisa Ventura
  • Photo of Ralph FiennesRalph FiennesChristopher Marshall
  • Photo of Natasha RichardsonNatasha RichardsonCaroline Lane
  • Photo of Stanley TucciStanley TucciJerry Siegel
  • Photo of Tyler PoseyTyler PoseyTy Ventura
  • Photo of Marissa MatroneMarissa MatroneStephanie Kehoe
  • Photo of Frances ConroyFrances ConroyPaula Burns
  • Photo of Chris EigemanChris EigemanJohn Bextrum
  • Photo of Amy SedarisAmy SedarisRachel Hoffberg
  • Photo of Priscilla LopezPriscilla LopezVeronica Ventura

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