Spanglish (2004)

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Studio: Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group Studio: Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: Dec 17, 2004

Running Time: 131 mins.

Country Of Origin: United States

starring: Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni, Paz Vega, Cloris Leachman, Shelbie Bruce, Sarah Steele, Ian Hyland, Victoria Luna, Cecilia Suárez, Ricardo Molina

director: James L. Brooks

Spanglish: Trailer

Spanglish

Spanglish Premiere

Spanglish Clip: Fear of Private School

Spanglish Clip: Never Do Fetch

Spanglish Clip: Interference

Married couple John and Deborah Clasky have their mundane lives forever changed when a fiery new housekeeper, Flor, and her intelligent daughter step into their home. Although Flor and John do not share a common language, Flor speaks only Spanish and John speaks only English, they soon find themselves romantically attracted to each other. This connection acts as a catalyst for both John and Flor to reevaluate their lives and motivates them to solve their respective family problems.

Cultures collide when beautiful Mexican native Flor (Paz Vega), a recent import to Los Angeles who can't speak English, becomes the housekeeper for the affluent but dysfunctional Claskys. They include chef and devoted dad John (Adam Sandler), his high-strung wife Deborah (Téa Leoni), their two kids, and Deborah's lush of a mother, Evelyn (Cloris Leachman). Flor's relationship with the Claskys starts out as very professional, but she soon becomes emotionally involved with the family. Flor finds…

PETER TRAVERS - December 15, 2004

You're in for a treat with this sweetheart of a romantic comedy. Director James L. Brooks (As Good as It Gets,Terms of Endearment) doesn't just write comedy, he crafts it. With his unerring eye for characters, even their hidden dark corners, Brooks makes Spanglish a rich blend of humor and heartbreak.

As John Clasky, a celebrated Los Angeles chef, Adam Sandler has a tough role to play: a decent man. His wife, Deborah (Tea Leoni), is hell on high heels, a crazed careerist fresh out of a job and…

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