# The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015)

> An affectionate ensemble comedy-drama follows hotelier Sonny Kapoor and a lively group of older expatriates through business pressures, romantic complications, and an impending Indian wedding in Jaipur.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/156292

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: John Madden
- Cast: Dev Patel, Judi Dench, Richard Gere, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie, Penelope Wilton, Ronald Pickup
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2555736/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, hopeful, lazy sunday, feel good movie night

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