Today's Special
“Life Has No Recipe”
Synopsis
Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Today's Special Official Theatrical Trailer 480p Opens NOV 19th!
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$401K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Kaplan
- Screenplay & Story
- Aasif Mandvi, Jonathan Bines
- Original Title
- Today's Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $401K
- Production Studios
- Inimitable Pictures, Sweet180
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Kaplan
Aasif Mandvi, Jonathan Bines
Department Leadership Roster
David Kaplan
Director
Aasif Mandvi
Screenplay
Jonathan Bines
Screenplay
Aasif Mandvi
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Today's Special
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What is Today's Special about?
Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.
Who directed Today's Special?
Today's Special was directed by David Kaplan.
Who stars in Today's Special?
The principal cast of Today's Special includes Aasif Mandvi, Jess Weixler, Naseeruddin Shah, Aarti Mann, Dean Winters.
When was Today's Special released and how long is it?
Today's Special was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Today's Special make at the box office?
Today's Special grossed $401K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Today's Special?
Today's Special holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).