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Quinceañera

Play trailer Poster for Quinceañera R 2006 1h 30m Drama LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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Magdalena (Emily Rios) is a Mexican-American living in Los Angeles. Her 15th birthday is fast approaching, and she and her family are making preparations for the party that signals her transition to womanhood. But Magdalena becomes pregnant, and family tensions force her out of the house, so she goes to live with her uncle Tomas and her gay cousin Carlos. All exiles, the three band together against the coming neighborhood gentrification that threatens their way of life.
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Critics Consensus

This slice-of-life story of a teenage girl in Echo Park is both a sweet crowd-pleaser and a perceptive look at socioeconomic community issues.

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Kim Newman Empire Magazine 12/30/2006
3/5
This is a satisfying, spicy little picture. Go to Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out 09/28/2006
Touching, charming and very engagingly played, it offers perceptive insights into LA Latino culture as well as solid, slightly old-fashioned entertainment. Go to Full Review Jim Emerson RogerEbert.com 09/23/2006
2.5/4
The storytelling remains less than satisfying, particularly the ending. Go to Full Review Mattie Lucas The Dispatch (Lexington, NC) 06/06/2019
3.5/4
A quiet joy of a film - a rare gem. Go to Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 08/25/2007
2.5/4
This celebrated Sundance prizewinner doesn't look quite so special. Actually, it seems Very Special--as in one of those Very Special Episodes of an ongoing television series. Go to Full Review David Noh Film Journal International 03/01/2007
The writing is not always as developed as one would wish it, but this seems almost paltry in light of the dramatic truth and rivetingly real performances which are elicited. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 06/28/2025 Pride in 1.5 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Language, Drug Use and Some Sexual Content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Fabiola G @RT07621459 02/24/2023 As a Mexican born in America this is the most realistic thing I've ever seen. A lot of my friends did become pregnant before we turned eighteen. Many of us had quinceañera parties. See more 11/10/2015 A stereotype of what happens in Latino culture. Do yourself a favor and watch Blood In, Blood Out instead. See more 01/05/2015 Great movie showing the echo park of Los Angeles area that I used to live for a few years. Good funny wild movie. See more 02/14/2013 The acting came across as amateur The screenplay was shoddy and made me feel like I was watching a poorly crafted high school documentary. The ending was anticlimactic and had no real positive resolution. See more 01/24/2013 Good move, Emily Rios is a great young actress, certain parts were better left unseen, but all in all a pretty good movie. See more Read all reviews
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Richard Glatzer

Director

Wash Westmoreland

Director

Emily Rios

Magdalena

Jesse Garcia

Carlos

Chalo Gonzalez

Uncle Tomas

David W. Ross

Gary

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Synopsis Magdalena (Emily Rios) is a Mexican-American living in Los Angeles. Her 15th birthday is fast approaching, and she and her family are making preparations for the party that signals her transition to womanhood. But Magdalena becomes pregnant, and family tensions force her out of the house, so she goes to live with her uncle Tomas and her gay cousin Carlos. All exiles, the three band together against the coming neighborhood gentrification that threatens their way of life.
Director
Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Producer
Anne Clements
Screenwriter
Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Production Co
Kitchen Sink Entertainment
Rating
R (Language|Drug Use|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 2006, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 2, 2014
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Dolby