Margarita with a Straw
Synopsis
A rebellious young woman with cerebral palsy leaves India to study in New York. On her journey of self-discovery, she unexpectedly falls in love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-04
Top Cast
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Kalki Koechlin
Laila Kapoor
Revathi
Shubhangini Kapoor
Sayani Gupta
Khanum
Hussain Dalal
Dhruv
William Moseley
Jared
Kuljeet Singh
Baljit Kapoor
Malhar Khushu
Monu Kapoor
Tenzing Dalha
Nima
Shuchi Dwivedi
Sameera
Doug Plaut
Rob
Jennifer Silverstein
Nancy
Marco Torriani
Charles
Jacob Berger
Electronics Salesman
Maninder Kaur Chauhan
Dhruv's Mother
Rakesh Bazad Raj
Laila's Uncle
Asia Kaleem
Blues Band Singer
Reginald L. Wilson
Drummer
Andrew Hsu
Reed Player
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$900K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.11x
+$100K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shonali Bose
- Screenplay & Story
- Shonali Bose, Nilesh Maniyar
- Original Score
- Mikey McCleary, Joi Barua
- Original Title
- Margarita with a Straw
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $900K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Viacom18 Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shonali Bose
Shonali Bose, Nilesh Maniyar
Mikey McCleary, Joi Barua
Anne Misawa
Monisha R Baldawa
Ishan Talkies, Shonali Bose, Nilesh Maniyar
Department Leadership Roster
Shonali Bose
Director
Mikey McCleary
Original Music Composer
Anne Misawa
Director of Photography
Ishan Talkies
Producer
Monisha R Baldawa
Editor
Shonali Bose
Producer
Niharika Bhasin
Costume Design
Nikia Nelson
Costume Design
Nilesh Maniyar
Producer
Joi Barua
Original Music Composer
Prasun Chakraborthy
Production Design
Somenath Pakre
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Restricted to Adults (18+).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Margarita with a Straw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Margarita with a Straw about?
A rebellious young woman with cerebral palsy leaves India to study in New York. On her journey of self-discovery, she unexpectedly falls in love.
Who directed Margarita with a Straw?
Margarita with a Straw was directed by Shonali Bose.
Who stars in Margarita with a Straw?
The principal cast of Margarita with a Straw includes Kalki Koechlin, Revathi, Sayani Gupta, Hussain Dalal, William Moseley.
When was Margarita with a Straw released and how long is it?
Margarita with a Straw was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Margarita with a Straw?
Margarita with a Straw had a reported production budget of $900K and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (1.11 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Margarita with a Straw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Margarita with a Straw was composed by Mikey McCleary, Joi Barua.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Margarita with a Straw?
Margarita with a Straw holds official age classifications: IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).).