The 2006 American film Quinceañera won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
Written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, the film follows a pregnant teenager and her gay cousin as they navigate family expectations and housing problems in Los Angeles. The title refers to the central family celebration and connects the personal story to a broader Mexican American cultural tradition.
The film premiered at Sundance in 2006 and received recognition there, including the Dramatic Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. It later received theatrical distribution and became known for its independent portrayal of Latino family life and sexuality.
This film is separate from the 1987 Mexican telenovela Quinceañera. The shared title can cause confusion, but the year, format, creators, and award history clearly distinguish the two works.