In the Heights (2021)
English and Spanish drama film directed by Jon M. Chu
In the Heights has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 11 June 2021. It is directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins and Melissa Barrera.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Jon M. Chu
- Cast
- Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Jimmy Smits, Olga Merediz, Gregory Diaz IV, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, Marc Anthony, Noah Catala
- Cinematography
- Alice Brooks
- Editing
- Myron Kerstein
- Music
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Written by
- Quiara Alegría Hudes
- Produced by
- Mara Jacobs, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Scott Sanders
- Production
- Likely Story, Scott Sanders Productions
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, InterCom, HBO Max
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- In the Heights
- Set in
- Washington Heights
- Country
- Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 11 June 2021
- On OTT
- Max date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of In the Heights?
In the Heights has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes, or 143 min.
When did In the Heights release?
In the Heights released on 11 June 2021.
Who directed In the Heights?
In the Heights is directed by Jon M. Chu.
Who is in the cast of In the Heights?
The cast of In the Heights includes Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Jimmy Smits and Olga Merediz.
Where can I watch In the Heights online?
In the Heights streams on Max.
What is In the Heights rated in the US?
In the Heights is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is In the Heights based on a true story or a book?
In the Heights is based on In the Heights.
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