Spanglish

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Spanglish

PG-13

Released Dec 17, 2004

2h 10m

Comedy

Drama

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Mexican immigrant and single mother Flor Moreno (Paz Vega) finds housekeeping work with Deborah (Téa Leoni) and John Clasky (Adam Sandler), a well-off couple with two children of their own. When Flor admits she can't handle the schedule because of her daughter, Cristina (Shelbie Bruce), 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.

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Critics Consensus

Paz Vega shines, and Adam Sandler gives a performance of thoughtfulness and depth, but Spanglish is ultimately undermined by sitcommy plotting and unearned uplift.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Mixed messages wrapped in stale stereotypes.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Anna Smith

Film4

There's a distinct lack of chemistry here and a strong whiff of moral sermonizing that undermines the romantic impact.

May 29, 2008

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David Ansen

Newsweek

There are signs that a lot has been cut, and in trimming his film Brooks may have squeezed too tight: his movie needs breathing space.

Nov 1, 2007

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

It is a smart, sensitive, and entertaining comedy.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 24, 2020

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Sandler makes another step toward his transition from comedic actor to serious actor, while Leoni actually evokes sympathy for a character with some serious issues. But it is Vega who lifts Spanglish to its lofty heights.

Rated: B+

Nov 18, 2019

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Eddie Harrison

The List

Spanglish eventually comes off as compromised and awkward as its hybrid title suggests.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 23, 2019

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Jenna G.

This was so cute, not the Adam Sandler comedy I was expecting. I think, while the ending was the “happily ever after” many seek out, was still perfect in its own way. I really liked this movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/31/25

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Jt M

A movie is defined on the writer . I feel they had all the talent for a great movie but the writer failed to define each character and true plot . Making this movie all over the place like a reality tv show instead of a movie with purpose.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Audience Member

I love this movie DESPITE Adam Sandler, who was not a great choice for a convincing romantic lead. I just wonder: why didn’t he leave his wife for her? Even before she cheated on him, he couldn’t stand his wife. She obviously felt the need to stray. Why not be with the woman you loved? Her daughter was great and could have stayed in the school she loved. Would it have been just too much of a Hollywood happy ending?

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Belle P

Would have been 4 stars if it ended better. Ending was not satisfying.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/01/25

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Deborah M

I waited 11 years to see this beauty and feel it's deeply underrated. A breath of fresh air regarding morals and values that I didn't even know I craved. Best line in the movie, "I lived for myself and you live for your daughter,...neither one works..." 👏 👏 👏 Brilliant! ♥︎♥︎♥︎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas salvam um pouco o filme mas não foi o suficiente para fazer o filme ser bom, a história é ruim, e o elenco não ajuda em quase nada no filme, com tudo isso, eu não recomendo esse filme.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/13/25

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James L. Brooks

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Adam Sandler

John Clasky

Téa Leoni

Deborah Clasky

Paz Vega

Flor Moreno

Cloris Leachman

Evelyn Wright

Shelbie Bruce

Cristina Moreno

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Synopsis

Mexican immigrant and single mother Flor Moreno (Paz Vega) finds housekeeping work with Deborah (Téa Leoni) and John Clasky (Adam Sandler), a well-off couple with two children of their own. When Flor admits she can't handle the schedule because of her daughter, Cristina (Shelbie Bruce), 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.

Director: James L. Brooks
Producer: James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Christy Haubegger, Richard Sakai
Screenwriter: James L. Brooks
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Gracie Films, Columbia Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Content|Brief Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 17, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $42.0M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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