Film · 2012 · PG-13 · 2h 04m · Drama, Comedy
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
John Madden
Share the journey. Share the laughter.
Seen · Feb 19
TrailerStreaming on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV channel
Synopsis
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.
Reception
- Critics
- 77%
- Audience
- 78%
Reviewers liked this comedy-drama about British retirees starting over in India, mostly because of its cast of seasoned actors. The story itself was seen as sweet but conventional, without much that felt new.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes
Box office
- Budget
- $10M
- Domestic
- $46.4M
- Worldwide
- $151M
Source: Box Office Mojo, as of Sep 30
Cast
Dev PatelSonny Kapoor
Penelope WiltonJean Ainslie
Celia ImrieMadge Hardcastle
Crew
John MaddenDirector
Ol ParkerWriter- Deborah MoggachNovel
Feb 19, 2026
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