In the Heights, a stage adaption of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes' musical — Miranda's forerunner to Hamilton — was set to premiere a year ago but was pushed back due to the epidemic, as were many other significant releases. Its liveliness, to be honest, would've provided pleasant relief at the time. After its debut in theaters in early Summer 2021, now you can watch In the Heights on streaming platforms. Here's what, when, where, and how to watch In the Heights.

What to watch In the Heights

You must wonder what you can watch in this movie, In the Heights. Here are its storyline, cast and characters, and In the Heights reviews.

Storyline

In the Heights musical or movie follows a cast of characters who live in the Washington Heights district on Manhattan's northern tip. Usnavi, a bodega owner who looks for the aged Cuban lady next door, pines for the attractive girl working in the next beauty shop, and fantasizes about winning the jackpot and escaping to his native Dominican Republic, is at the core of the show. Meanwhile, Usnavi's childhood friend Nina has returned to the neighborhood after her first year of college with unexpected news for her parents, who have spent their entire lives saving for their daughter's betterment. Usnavi and the people of the tight-knit neighborhood eventually get a taste of what it's like to be at home.

Cast and Characters

Usnavi de la Vega (Anthony Ramos)

Our protagonist owns the corner shop and yearns to return to the Dominican Republic, where his deceased parents immigrated when he was a child. He lives with Abuela Claudia, who is not his grandmother but lives with him as if she were. He adores Vanessa but finds it difficult to express his feelings. Usnavi acts as an unofficial representative of his community.

Nina Rosario (Leslie Grace)

Nina Rosario is a first-generation college student who has recently returned home after completing her first year at Stanford University. She is the daughter of the local vehicle service's owners, Kevin and Camila Rosario. She is viewed as a figure of success in the neighborhood, as someone who has accomplished great things outside of "the Heights."

Vanessa (Melissa Barrera)

She works as a shampoo girl at a nearby salon and wishes to escape Washington Heights and her drunken mother. Vanessa grew up with Usnavi and Benny and is now Usnavi's secret love interest.

Sonny (Gregory Diaz)

Usnavi's 15-year-old cousin Sonny works at the bodega over the summer. Sonny goes out with his friend Graffiti Pete, but he also aspires to be like his elder cousin and mentor, Usnavi, by improving his community.

Benny

Benny is best friends with Usnavi and has feelings for Nina, despite her father's disapproval. Benny works as a driver at Rosario's and was a rowdy youngster who Kevin took under his wing when he was younger. Benny aspires to run his own vehicle service one day.

In the Heights Review

In the Heights has a 94 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 358 reviews with an average rating of 8.2/10. "Lights up for In the Heights, a jubilant celebration of heritage and community propelled by sparkling direction and singalong music," the website's critics consensus states. The film has a weighted average score of 84 out of 100 from 55 critics on Metacritic, signifying "universal acclaim." According to CinemaScore, the picture had an average grade of "A" on a scale of A+ to F, while PostTrak reported that 88 percent of audience members gave it a positive rating, with 67 percent indicating they would definitely recommend it.

When and Where to Watch In the Heights

Then, here comes the question about when and where to watch In the Heights. Where can I watch In the Heights? Is In the Heights streaming on Netflix, or Hulu? Is In the Heights on HBO Max?

When to Watch In the Heights

On April 15, 2021, In the Heights was first screened virtually for critics. It had its international premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on June 9, 2021, following an advanced screening at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on June 4, 2021, as part of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival. On June 10, 2021, it was released in both cinemas and on HBO Max in the United States.

It was originally set to be released on June 26, 2020, but owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was pushed back to June 18, 2021, before being moved ahead a week to June 11, and finally, one day earlier to June 10. On Mother's Day, May 9, 2021, certain Cinemark, Regal Cinemas, and AMC cinemas hosted a free advance showing. Internationally, the film was released on June 18, 2021, in the United Kingdom. Other areas, such as European and Australasian countries, have dates set for July to September 2021.

Is In the Heights on Netflix?

Is In the Heights streaming on Netflix? Sadly, the answer is no.

Is In the Heights on HBO Max?

Is In the Heights on HBO Max? Yes, of course. The movie was originally released in the United States on June 10, 2021, in both theaters and on HBO Max under a 30-day simultaneous exhibition window. Now, you need a subscription to watch Heights on HBO Max.

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Is In the Heights on Hulu?

Is In the Heights streaming on Hulu? Yes. Like HBO Max, you also need a subscription to watch In the Heights on Hulu.

Is In the Heights on Amazon Prime Video?

Is In the Heights streaming on Amazon Prime Video? Yes, but you need to pay $14.99 to buy it on Amazon Prime Video.

How to Watch In the Heights Offline

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