The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
“Share the journey. Share the laughter.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-19
Top Cast
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Bill Nighy
Douglas Ainslie
Maggie Smith
Muriel Donnelly
Tom Wilkinson
Graham Dashwood
Judi Dench
Evelyn Greenslade
Dev Patel
Sonny Kapoor
Penelope Wilton
Jean Ainslie
Celia Imrie
Madge Hardcastle
Ronald Pickup
Norman Cousins
Tina Desai
Sunaina
Lillete Dubey
Mrs. Kapoor
Diana Hardcastle
Carol Parr
Ramona Marquez
Madge's Grandchild
Sara Stewart
Madge's Daughter
Hugh Dickson
Judge
Patrick Pearson
Graham's Colleague
Liza Tarbuck
Nurse
Lucy Robinson
Judith
Louise Brealey
Hairdresser
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 4, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 18, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$150.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15.05x
+$140.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Madden
- Screenplay & Story
- Ol Parker
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, United Arab Emirates
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $150.5M
- Production Studios
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, Participant, Image Nation Studios, Blueprint Pictures, Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Media, Big Screen Productions, Ingenious Film Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Madden
Ol Parker, Deborah Moggach
Thomas Newman
Ben Davis
Chris Gill
Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin
Department Leadership Roster
John Madden
Director
Ol Parker
Screenplay
Graham Broadbent
Producer
Peter Czernin
Producer
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Alan MacDonald
Production Design
Ben Davis
Director of Photography
Louise Stjernsward
Costume Design
Sham Kaushal
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Gill
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
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What is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel about?
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.
Who directed The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was directed by John Madden.
Who stars in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
The principal cast of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel includes Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Dev Patel.
When was The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel released and how long is it?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $150.5M at the worldwide box office (15.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was composed by Thomas Newman.
Is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel based on a book or true story?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Deborah Moggach".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).