Emmy winner America Ferrera (Ugly Betty) leads this 2002 indie dramedy as an 18-year-old who earns a full scholarship to...
Emmy winner America Ferrera (Ugly Betty) leads this 2002 indie dramedy as an 18-year-old who earns a full scholarship to Columbia University. However, this golden opportunity comes under fire from her old-world parents, who believe her current time is best spent providing for the family—not college.
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85 %119 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
75 %10,738 reviewsAudience score rating
"Real Women Have Curves wears its empowerment on its sleeve but even its worst harangues are easy to swallow thanks to remarkable performances by Ferrera and Ontiveros."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"Enormously entertaining for moviegoers of any age."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"A warm, funny family story that defies popular notions about immigrant families."
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle"A charming and funny story of clashing cultures and a clashing mother/daughter relationship."
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BBC
BBCReal Women Have Curves | Details
- Rating
- PG-13,
- Runtime
- 86
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama
- Country of origin
- USA
