In the Heights (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2021, In the Heights is a drama, romance and music film directed by Jon M. Chu, running about 143 minutes. “The time has come.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. In the Heights stars Anthony Ramos as Usnavi, Melissa Barrera as Vanessa, Corey Hawkins as Benny and Leslie Grace as Nina Rosario, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, In the Heights has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $43M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Heights page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Heights tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Heights (2021)?
- In US, In the Heights is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In the Heights worth watching?
- In the Heights holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In the Heights?
- In the Heights stars Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace and Olga Merediz.
- When was In the Heights released?
- In the Heights was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.