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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
95K
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POPULARITY
4,382
118
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
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.
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British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm i... Read allBritish retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
95K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,382
118
  • Director
    • John Madden
  • Writers
    • Ol Parker(screenplay)
    • Deborah Moggach(novel "These Foolish Things")
  • Stars
    • Judi Dench
    • Bill Nighy
    • Maggie Smith
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Madden
  • Writers
    • Ol Parker(screenplay)
    • Deborah Moggach(novel "These Foolish Things")
  • Stars
    • Judi Dench
    • Bill Nighy
    • Maggie Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 315User reviews
    • 261Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 wins & 22 nominations total

    Videos5

    International Version #2
    Trailer 2:28
    International Version #2
    The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
    Trailer 2:34
    The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
    "Norman Nods Off"
    Clip 1:53
    "Norman Nods Off"
    "Check In"
    Clip 1:00
    "Check In"
    "Welcome"
    Clip 1:05
    "Welcome"

    Photos69

    Lillete Dubey in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
    Maggie Smith in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
    Diana Hardcastle, Celia Imrie, and Ronald Pickup in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
    Penelope Wilton in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
    Tom Wilkinson in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
    Celia Imrie, Bill Nighy, and Penelope Wilton in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
    Dev Patel in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
    Judi Dench in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
    Judi Dench, Celia Imrie, Bill Nighy, and Penelope Wilton in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
    Judi Dench and Dev Patel in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
    Bill Nighy in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
    Judi Dench, Celia Imrie, Bill Nighy, Ronald Pickup, and Penelope Wilton in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)

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    Judi Dench
    Judi Dench
    • Evelyn Greensladeas Evelyn Greenslade
    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • Douglas Ainslieas Douglas Ainslie
    Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    • Muriel Donnellyas Muriel Donnelly
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Graham Dashwoodas Graham Dashwood
    Patrick Pearson
    • Graham's Colleagueas Graham's Colleague
    Hugh Dickson
    Hugh Dickson
    • Judgeas Judge
    James Rawlings
    James Rawlings
    • Estate Agentas Estate Agent
    Penelope Wilton
    Penelope Wilton
    • Jean Ainslieas Jean Ainslie
    Liza Tarbuck
    Liza Tarbuck
    • Staff Nurseas Staff Nurse
    Paul Bhattacharjee
    Paul Bhattacharjee
    • Dr. Ghujarapartidaras Dr. Ghujarapartidar
    Lucy Robinson
    • Judithas Judith
    Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup
    • Norman Cousinsas Norman Cousins
    Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie
    • Madge Hardcastleas Madge Hardcastle
    Simon Wilson
    Simon Wilson
    • Madge's Son-in-Lawas Madge's Son-in-Law
    Sara Stewart
    Sara Stewart
    • Madge's Daughteras Madge's Daughter
    Ramona Marquez
    Ramona Marquez
    • Madge's Grandchildrenas Madge's Grandchildren
    Raoul Marquez
    • Madge's Grandchildrenas Madge's Grandchildren
    Glen Davies
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    • Director
      • John Madden
    • Writers
      • Ol Parker(screenplay)
      • Deborah Moggach(novel "These Foolish Things")
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Tom Wilkinson (Graham Dashwood) is married to Diana Hardcastle (Carol, woman at the bar Norman hits on) in real life.
    • Goofs
      At about minute 14:20 an airplane is shown landing in India which is supposed to be the group coming from England. The aircraft is a Boeing 737 NG which cannot reach due to the range.
    • Quotes

      Sonny: Everything will be all right in the end... if it's not all right then it's not yet the end.

    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: The Best Exotic of Marigold Hotel (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Strangers in the Night
      Written by Bert Kaempfert, Charles Singleton and Eddie Snyder

    User reviews315

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    I want to be old, I want to be poor and I want to retire to India NOW!
    I loved The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and I'm not ashamed to admit it. What's not to like? Well, okay, at times it's a little predictable, the premise is wholly unlikely and certain aspects tie up too neatly, but then Shakespeare built a 400 year (and counting) career on such plots and it didn't do him any harm. More recently the same can be said of Billy Elliot, Notting Hill, The Lord of the Rings trilogy… I'm sure you catch my drift. It loses one star for that but I'm not going to knock it.

    It's directed by Jon Madden, who helmed Mrs Brown, Shakespeare in Love and The Debt (we'll gloss over the literary mutilation that was Captain Corelli's Mandolin) and he's reunited here with the star of two of those films, Judi Dench. Not content with casting one of the finest actresses of any generation, he's gathered an impressive who's who of acting aristocracy: Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Penelope Wilton, Tom Wilkinson, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup and topped it up with Slumdog Millionaire's Dev Patel.

    For various reasons surrounding diminished wealth, health and happiness, seven British wrinklies decamp to India to retire and recuperate at the eponymous hotel. Unfortunately it doesn't quite resemble the brochure, lacking phones, doors, rooms… They are thrown together in an experience that challenges their prejudices, makes them reevaluate their lives and, in certain instances, takes them so far out of their comfort zones that all manner of emotions tumble out of them. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a film about dismantling and building relationships and learning new things about old selves. It's often funny, frequently touching, occasionally frustrating, constantly inspirational and thoroughly uplifting.

    One minor plot line is left unresolved (for me, at least) but the film doesn't end. It simply closes a chapter and so there is great hope. It may not be the greatest film ever but it has its place in the world and will probably earn a space on my DVD shelf. It is beautiful in many ways; the nuances of lesser characters, the touching honesty of principals and the simple, humorous and occasionally poignant dialogue all bring colour and light to the 124 minutes you'll spend in the company of this film.

    Beyond all that is delightfully scripted, the overwhelming beauty that floods through the film is the location. The decaying, crumbling ornate temples are magnificent on their own but the striking saris, the vivid blossoms and the heartwarming smiles rekindled memories of my own, all too brief and all too distant experiences of India. I recalled every sight, sound and smell and my mouth watered in recollection of the exquisite meals I ate in dusty cafes and vibrant streets and I wished throughout the film, on my drive home and in several dreams to experience, again, feeling alive in India and perhaps living there.

    I want to be old, I want to be poor and I want to retire to India right NOW! Another film review from The Squiss. For more reviews from The Squiss subscribe to my blog at www.thesquiss.co.uk
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    • Jun 17, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly & Beautiful
    • Filming locations
      • Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
    • Production company
      • Blueprint Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $46,412,041
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $737,051
      • May 6, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $136,836,272
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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