Spanglish

"Every family has a hero."

Dec 17 2004 PG-13 2h 11m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

Mexican immigrant and single mother Flor Moreno finds housekeeping work with Deborah and John Clasky, a well-off couple with two children of their own. When Flor admits she can't handle the schedule because of her daughter, Cristina, Deborah decides they should move into the Clasky home. Cultures clash and tensions run high as Flor and the Claskys struggle to share space while raising their children on their own, and very different, terms.

Plot

Flor Moreno, an impecunious single mother of one, emigrates to Los Angeles from Mexico in high hopes of creating a better life for her twelve-year-old daughter, Cristina. However, after landing a job as a housekeeper for the laid-back gourmet chef, John Clasky, and his well-to-do family, Flor will find herself up against a daunting language barrier, and Deborah, John's troubled wife. Little by little, as Flor struggles to start afresh, and of course, learn English, an inevitable cultural collision is at hand; moreover, a burgeoning romantic affection starts to take over. Will John and Flor ever bridge the linguistic divide?

Written by

James L. Brooks

Directed by

James L. Brooks

Cast

Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni, Paz Vega

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures, Gracie Films

Languages

English, Español

Awards

5 wins & 15 nominations

Trailers
Spanglish Trailer [HD]
Spanglish (2004) Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
90,273
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
48
Popularity
NA