The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
2012, English. Directed by John Madden.
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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 its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways as the residents find new purpose in their old age.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- John MaddenDirector
- Bill NighyDouglas Ainslie
- Maggie SmithMuriel Donnelly
- Tom WilkinsonGraham Dashwood
- Judi DenchEvelyn Greenslade
- Dev PatelSonny Kapoor
- Penelope WiltonJean Ainslie
- Celia ImrieMadge Hardcastle
- Ronald PickupNorman Cousins
- Tina DesaiSunaina
- Lillete DubeyMrs. Kapoor
- Diana HardcastleCarol Parr
- Ramona MarquezMadge's Grandchild
Details
- Released
- 18 May 2012
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, United Arab Emirates
- Written by
- Ol Parker
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $151M
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What The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is based on
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is based on These Foolish Things, a 2004 novel by Deborah Moggach.
Novel · 2004
These Foolish Things
By Deborah Moggach
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: quick answers
What comes after The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
Next in the series: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015).
Is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,509 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
If you liked The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, try The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Man Who Invented Christmas, A Dog's Perfect Christmas.
Who directed The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) was directed by John Madden and stars Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson.
What is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel based on?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is based on These Foolish Things, a 2004 novel by Deborah Moggach.