The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012)
British retirees find unexpected charm and new purpose in a whimsical, heartwarming Indian hotel.
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.
How intense is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingmelancholyfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
Where to stream The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
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Is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for you?
Is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel scary?
No. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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