SummaryA Cinderella story about a maid (Lopez) in a luxury hotel and her encounter with a prominent politician (Fiennes).
Directed By:Wayne Wang
Written By:John Hughes, Kevin Wade
Maid in Manhattan
Metascore
Mixed or Average
45
User score
Generally Favorable
6.1
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
22% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
59% Mixed
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
19% Negative
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
75
A bit smarter than it seems at first glance, and ends up being a rather colorful and fascinating -- and often imaginatively Capraesque.
63
Were the material not so thin, it would be even more fun than it is seeing Fiennes get to be loose on screen for once. He's pleasant, but we never feel this guy could get elected. Whenever he smiles, Fiennes brings to mind the title of Disney's deluxe new DVD: "The Complete Goofy."
User score
Generally Favorable
48% Positive
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
31% Mixed
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
21% Negative
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
Mar 10, 2026
7
When I see Metacritic of having a rating of 45, I am surprised. Although Jennifer Lopez's acting is not perfect, overall, the acting from the rest of the cast is excellent, and the story itself is well written.
50
A Cinderella story with star appeal going for it and everything else against it.
50
Unlike Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman," Lopez seems a little too comfortable in her new duds, which prevents the audience from rooting for her with passion, rather than just appreciation.
50
Blandly charming.
38
This isn't just typical, unchallenging Hollywood drek -- it's typical, unchallenging Hollywood drek made by people who don't care, for people who don't care.
20
J.Lo should sue her handlers for damages.
Jan 4, 2023
7
Ok movie, this is probably every maids dream. To meet a handsome rich man that will sweep her off her feet.
Sep 4, 2014
7
A story wholly worthwhile--and Jennifer Lopez's finest performance to date. Maid in Manhattan is a unique look at interchanging social classes surrounding one fabulous Manhattan hotel.
May 1, 2014
5
Maid in Manhattan is a completely predictable, sappy farce, and an okay one at that, but it is memorable. Fiennes and Lopez don't have such good chemistry, but the direction isn't horrible; the flaws in the movie are mostly the fault of the clichéd story.
May 29, 2023
0
JLo is an arrogant and deplorable woman who doesn't know what quality and talent is. His works are hideous and dark.
Nov 17, 2013
0
It ****. I can't believe someone can make a movie so crappy, it's one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I have no friggin idea how someone can say it was a good movie.
Production Company:
- Revolution Studios
- Red Om Films
- Hughes Entertainment
- Shoelace Productions
Release Date:Dec 13, 2002
Duration:1 h 45 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:It was an ordinary day for Marisa Ventura, until fate opens the door.
Awards
Teen Choice Awards
• 3 Nominations
Razzie Awards
• 2 Nominations
Yoga Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
