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Director: John Madden
Cast: Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench
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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Fans of heartwarming character-driven stories will particularly enjoy the charming blend of drama and comedy in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, directed by John Madden in 2012. With a talented ensemble cast including Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, the film offers a nuanced and touching exploration of aging, identity, and finding new purpose in unexpected places.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a 2011 comedy drama film directed by John Madden and written by Ol Parker, based on the 2004 novel These Foolish Things by Deborah Moggach. With an ensemble cast of Dev Patel, Judi Dench, Celia Imrie, Bill Nighy, Ronald Pickup, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, and Penelope Wilton, it follows a group of British pensioners moving to a retirement hotel in India, run by the young and eager Sonny. The film was produced by Participant Media and Blueprint Pictures on a budget of $10 million.
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