The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012)
Share the journey. Share the laughter.
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.
Director: John Madden
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: February 23, 2012
Cast
- 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
- Tina Desai - Sunaina
- Lillete Dubey - Mrs. Kapoor
Screenplay
- Ol Parker (Screenplay)
- Deborah Moggach (Novel)
Music: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: Ben Davis
Editing: Chris Gill
Production: Participant, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Blueprint Pictures
Country: United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: हिन्दी, English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $151M
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, The Vibrant and Joyful Spirit of Youth, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood
Keywords
hotel, operation, based on novel or book, holiday, married couple, asia, affectation, melancholy, racist, india, elderly, jaipur, india, personal growth, outsourcing, lyrical
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was directed by John Madden.
- Who stars in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel stars Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Dev Patel, Penelope Wilton.
- How long is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel had a budget of $10M.
- How much did The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel gross?
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel grossed $151M worldwide.
- Where was The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel produced?
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was produced in United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
- The themes of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, The Vibrant and Joyful Spirit of Youth, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood.