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Simply Irresistible

  • 19991999
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
14K
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Sean Patrick Flanery and Sarah Michelle Gellar in Simply Irresistible (1999)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
A magical crab works wonders for a terrible chef's culinary skills, leading her towards the man of her dreams.A magical crab works wonders for a terrible chef's culinary skills, leading her towards the man of her dreams.A magical crab works wonders for a terrible chef's culinary skills, leading her towards the man of her dreams.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
14K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mark Tarlov
  • Writer
    • Judith Roberts
  • Stars
    • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Sean Patrick Flanery
    • Patricia Clarkson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark Tarlov
  • Writer
    • Judith Roberts
  • Stars
    • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Sean Patrick Flanery
    • Patricia Clarkson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 202User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
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    Sarah Michelle Gellar in Simply Irresistible (1999)
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    Sean Patrick Flanery, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Amanda Peet in Simply Irresistible (1999)
    Sean Patrick Flanery and Sarah Michelle Gellar in Simply Irresistible (1999)
    Sean Patrick Flanery and Sarah Michelle Gellar in Simply Irresistible (1999)
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    Top cast

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    Sarah Michelle Gellar
    Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Amanda Sheltonas Amanda Shelton
    Sean Patrick Flanery
    Sean Patrick Flanery
    • Tom Bartlettas Tom Bartlett
    Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson
    • Lois McNallyas Lois McNally
    Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker
    • Jonathan Bendelas Jonathan Bendel
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    • Nolan Traynoras Nolan Traynor
    • (as Larry Gilliard Jr.)
    Christopher Durang
    • Gene O'Reillyas Gene O'Reilly
    Betty Buckley
    Betty Buckley
    • Aunt Stellaas Aunt Stella
    Olek Krupa
    Olek Krupa
    • Valderonas Valderon
    Amanda Peet
    Amanda Peet
    • Chrisas Chris
    Alex Draper
    Alex Draper
    • Francoisas Francois
    Drew Nieporent
    Drew Nieporent
    • Gil Shapiroas Gil Shapiro
    Anthony Ruivivar
    Anthony Ruivivar
    • Ramosas Ramos
    Andrew McFarlane
    Andrew McFarlane
    • The Poetas The Poet
    Steven Skybell
    Steven Skybell
    • Mr. Muelleras Mr. Mueller
    Phyllis Somerville
    Phyllis Somerville
    • Ruthas Ruth
    Andrew Seear
    • Frank Rogersas Frank Rogers
    Meg Gibson
    Meg Gibson
    • Hannah Wallbergas Hannah Wallberg
    Bill Raymond
    Bill Raymond
    • Howardas Howard
    • Director
      • Mark Tarlov
    • Writer
      • Judith Roberts
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sarah Michelle Gellar stated that this was one of her least favorite films she had been in.
    • Goofs
      A string can be seen attached to the crab as it scuttles through the market in the opening scene.
    • Quotes

      Tom Bartlett: If the broom fits, ride it!

    • Crazy credits
      For Judy
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Payback/She's All That/Rushmore/Simply Irresistible/My Name Is Joe (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Little King
      Performed by The Hollowbodies

      Written by Phillip Roebuck

      Courtesy of Polydor Records

      By arrangement with Universal Film and TV Music

    User reviews202

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    I can't believe the ratings collected on this movie!
    This is Sarah Michelle Gellar's best movie! Unpretentious, genuine young lady battling the reality of small business and about to see her whole world go down the kitchen drain when she is saved by wonder.

    And that is what this story is about wonder.. and food.

    For me the details are everything. The plot is simple and that is probably what disturbs a number of the reviewers.. but they admit it themselves.. and they can't put their finger on it. Here we finally have a story where everything suddenly goes right. And wouldn't you like that to happen to you at least once! The movie has name players but not A-listers. The story features a great deal to do with savouring the taste of food, and who would go to see a movie based on food? Yet.. there are few pictures I enjoy more than this one. I am not a SMG fan, but in this motion picture Sarah is absolutely perfectly cast. It is her 13 Going On 30 role!
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    • Oct 11, 2010

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    • Can you explain the crab?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 5, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Vanilla Fog
    • Filming locations
      • Henri Bendel Department Store - 712 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Regency Productions
      • Polar Entertainment Corporation
      • Taurus Film
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,398,989
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,232,686
      • Feb 7, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,398,989
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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