Movie review
In the Heights
Woke Score
Lower is better
- Release Date
- June 10, 2021
- Age Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 143 min
Where to Watch
United States · Last checked 5/13/2026
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Breakdown
Factors & Ratings
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for In the Heights.
Representation / casting choices
Visible lesbian relationship added for Daniela and Carla as normalized LGBTQ representation.
Political / ideological dialogue
Occasional mentions of gentrification and immigration status.
Identity-driven story themes
Central emphasis on Latino cultural pride and community in the narrative.
Institutional / cultural critique
Depicts gentrification and racism as issues in the story world.
Legacy character or canon changes
Made Daniela and Carla a romantic couple, which they were not in the original musical.