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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Movie
2012
2h 4m
PG-13
English
Drama, Comedy
User Score: 
7.4
Critic Score: 
70
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' Poster
British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways as the residents find new purpose in their old age.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Poster

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

PG-13
Movie
2012
2h 4m
English
Drama, Comedy
British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways as the residents find new purpose in their old age.
Rating
WATCHMODE
7.4
IMDB
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
70

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Bill Nighy
Douglas Ainslie
Maggie Smith
Muriel Donnelly
Tom Wilkinson
Graham Dashwood
Judi Dench
Evelyn Greenslade
Dev Patel
Sonny Kapoor
Penelope Wilton
Jean Ainslie
Celia Imrie
Madge Hardcastle
Ronald Pickup
Norman Cousins
Ramona Marquez
Madge's Grandchild
Patrick Pearson
Graham's Colleague
Tina Desai
Sunaina
Lillete Dubey
Mrs. Kapoor
Sara Stewart
Madge's Daughter
Louise Brealey
Hairdresser
Richard Cubison
Douglas' Golf Partner
Paul Bhattacharjee
Dr Ghujarapartinder
Honey Chhaya
Young Wasim
Jay Villiers
Evelyn's Son
Directed By: John Madden
Written By: Ol Parker (Screenplay), Deborah Moggach (Novel)

Featured Comments/Tips

alopix says...
10 years ago
It's about old(er) people but still enjoyable for a young audience ;) Very funny and partly dramatic movie – definitely worth watching!
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Idek says...
3 years ago
A comedy with a slightly deeper message. It could probably also sell a few trips to India by showing this other world to western tourists.
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brightonguy says...
5 years ago
This is easily one of the best films I have ever watched. I cannot put it into words that will describe my feelings towards the film. From the very beginning to the very end, the characters were introduced excellently. You feel a strong bond for each and every character. Every single one of them are so relatable, as if this was a reality show and not a film. Especially in the days when most of the world continues to live repetitive lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people question the ordinary lives we all have. This film can be the one spark you need in your life to start over. Would I watch this again? Absolutely! Would I make my friends watch it? Without a doubt!
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mbody says...
5 years ago
This movie was very interesting because it really focuses on the older characters in a real, believable way. It gives them a real narrative, real struggles, and real progress, rather than the stereotypes you often see in movies. And it es able to do so without being cheesy or forced. It felt like real life and like real journeys. And you add in the cultural aspects, the process of adapting, of accepting, and it was an interesting movie to watch.
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Featured User Reviews

CinemaSerf
one year ago
We've all read brochures that extol the virtues of an hotel or resort (or maybe even read the effusive nonsense MUBI write about their daily, "hand-picked" film selection) so we won't be surprised to learn that when a selection of elderly Brits arrive at the ramshackle "Exotic Marigold Hotel", they More
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brightonguy
5 years ago
This is easily one of the best films I have ever watched. I cannot put it into words that will describe my feelings towards the film. From the very beginning to the very end, the characters were introduced excellently.

You feel a strong bond for each and every character. Every single one of them More
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xenocast
6 years ago
This is an excellent movie with a great cast. Before seeing the movie I saw one review categorizing it as having Benny Hill style comedy. I did _NOT_ see that at all in this movie. In fact, one criticism that I have is that I'd liked to have seen a little more comedy. One of the characters is truly More
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