The Guru
“When he talks, women listen.”
Synopsis
Bored with Bollywood movies but fascinated with their Hollywood counterparts from his youth, Ram dreams to become a singer and actor in America, the country where dreams are made. He is encouraged when his American-based close friend, Vijay Rao, comes for visit, and brags about driving a Mercedes and living in a penthouse.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Guru (2002) _ Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-26
Top Cast
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Jimi Mistry
Ramu Gupta
Heather Graham
Sharonna
Marisa Tomei
Lexi
Michael McKean
Dwain
Dash Mihok
Rusty McGee
Emil Marwa
Vijay Rao
Christine Baranski
Chantal
Ronald Guttman
Edwin
Bobby Cannavale
Randy
Jason Harris
Josh's Assistant
Colleen Hawks
Wedding Dancer
Rahim Omar
Indian Prince
Malachy McCourt
Father Flanagan
Ajay Naidu
Sanjay
Anita Gillette
Mrs. McGee
Pat McNamara
Mr. McGee
King Mustafa Obafemi
Peaches
Bina Sharif
Older Woman in Dance Class
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daisy von Scherler Mayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tracey Jackson
- Original Score
- David Carbonara
- Original Title
- The Guru
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Working Title, Kalima Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Tracey Jackson
David Carbonara
John de Borman
Bruce Green, Cara Silverman
Eric Fellner, Shekhar Kapur, Debra Hayward, Michael London, Liza Chasin
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Fellner
Producer
Michael London
Producer
David Carbonara
Original Music Composer
John de Borman
Director of Photography
Bruce Green
Editor
Tracey Jackson
Screenplay
Tim Bevan
Producer
Cara Silverman
Editor
Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Director
Robin Standefer
Production Design
Michael Clancy
Costume Design
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guru
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guru about?
Bored with Bollywood movies but fascinated with their Hollywood counterparts from his youth, Ram dreams to become a singer and actor in America, the country where dreams are made. He is encouraged when his American-based close friend, Vijay Rao, comes for visit, and brags about driving a Mercedes and living in a penthouse.
Who directed The Guru?
The Guru was directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer.
Who stars in The Guru?
The principal cast of The Guru includes Jimi Mistry, Heather Graham, Marisa Tomei, Michael McKean, Dash Mihok.
When was The Guru released and how long is it?
The Guru was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did The Guru make at the box office?
The Guru grossed $24.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Guru?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guru was composed by David Carbonara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guru?
The Guru holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).