Soul Food
“Every family needs some.”
Synopsis
Traditional Sunday dinners at Mama Joe's turn sour when sisters Teri, Bird and Maxine start bringing their problems to the dinner table in this ensemble comedy. When tragedy strikes, it's up to grandson Ahmad to pull the family together and put the soul back into the family's weekly gatherings.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Soul Food (1997) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-23
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Tillman Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- George Tillman Jr.
- Original Score
- Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin
- Original Title
- Soul Food
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Edmonds Entertainment Group, Fox 2000 Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Tillman Jr.
George Tillman Jr.
Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin
Paul Elliott
John Carter
Robert Teitel, Tracey Edmonds, Babyface
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Teitel
Producer
Tracey Edmonds
Producer
Salvador Pérez Jr.
Costume Design
Maxine Shepard
Production Design
Paul Elliott
Director of Photography
John Carter
Editor
George Tillman Jr.
Director
George Tillman Jr.
Writer
Lisa Coleman
Original Music Composer
Wendy Melvoin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Soul Food.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Soul Food.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Food
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
MNR
Comedy Movies (Top Rated From 1960 To Today)
radarr_update
Movies
Similar Titles to Soul Food
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.8
6.0
7.3
5.8
4.9
7.1
6.2
5.4
6.6
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.1
4.5
4.5
6.7
7.0
4.0
7.8
7.1
More Like Soul Food
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Soul Food
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Soul Food about?
Traditional Sunday dinners at Mama Joe's turn sour when sisters Teri, Bird and Maxine start bringing their problems to the dinner table in this ensemble comedy. When tragedy strikes, it's up to grandson Ahmad to pull the family together and put the soul back into the family's weekly gatherings.
Who directed Soul Food?
Soul Food was directed by George Tillman Jr..
Who stars in Soul Food?
The principal cast of Soul Food includes Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer.
When was Soul Food released and how long is it?
Soul Food was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Soul Food?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soul Food was composed by Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Soul Food?
Soul Food holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).