In the Heights

About In the Heights

The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.

In the Heights is a 2021 romance film directed by Jon M. Chu. The film is filed under breaking the fourth wall, immigration, blackout, and illegal immigration.

Anthony Ramos appears as Usnavi, Corey Hawkins as Benny, Leslie Grace as Nina Rosario, and Melissa Barrera as Vanessa. Released in June 2021, it runs 143 minutes.

The screenplay is by Quiara Alegría Hudes. Production companies include 5000 Broadway Productions, Endeavor Content, and Likely Story. It is adapted from a stage production. It streams on TBS, TNT, and tru TV in the United States.

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