Spanglish
A determined Mexican immigrant becomes a live‑in nanny for an affluent American family, striving to bridge language and cultural gaps while protecting her own dreams from the clashing expectations of both worlds.
“Every family has a hero.”
Synopsis
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 speak fluent English, the Claskys offer her a new position as a live-in nanny for their children. As Flor becomes more involved in the family's daily life, she begins to develop a bond with the children, while also forming a complicated relationship with the Claskys.
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A crew of 54+ credited
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Edited by Richard MarksShot by John SealeScored by Hans ZimmerDesigned by Ida Random
Box Office
2004 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.7× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$55.5M
US & Canada: $42.7M — 77% of worldwide · International: $12.7M (23%)
Opening weekend: $8.8M — 21% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $13.5M — 32% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,438 theaters
Also known as
- Spanglishde
- Spanglish - Quando in famiglia sono in troppi a parlareit
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Cast & Crew
54 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
32Eddy Martin
as Fourteen-Year-Old Boy
Nicole Nieth
as Hostess at Fancy Restaurant
Jamie Kaler
as Businessman
James Lancaster
as Businessman
Phil Rosenthal
as Pietro
Angela Goethals
as Gwen
Sean Smith
as Victor (Maitre'd)
Jonathan Hernandez
as Alex
Thomas Haden Church
as Mike (Realtor)
Freddy Soto
as Manuel
Wendy Braun
as Yuppie Girl
Nichole Hiltz
as Yuppie Girl
Eric Schaeffer
as Rabid Sports Fan
Aimee Garcia
as Narrator (voice)
Jean Gaskill
as Arlene (School Director)
Spencer Locke
as Sleepover Friend
Sarah Hyland
as Sleepover Friend
Andrew Sikking
as Chef
Albert Melera
as Chef
Liz Carey
as Hostess at John's Restaurant
Anastasia C Ford
as Girl on Balcony
Yasmeen Azizian
as Girl on Balcony
Daisy Cruz
as Girl on Balcony
Kristha Sazo
as Girl on Balcony
Morgan Ward
as Coffee Patron
Cheryl Ward
as Coffee Patron
Christian Stone
as UPS Guy
Robby D Bruce
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Christopher Morente
as Landscaper (uncredited)
Brennan W Penney
as Waiter (uncredited)
Natasha Perez
as Young Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Tony Sagastizado I
as Young Father (uncredited)
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1Producers
3Other crew
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