# The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012)

> A newly widowed British woman and six fellow retirees discover unexpected work, friendship, romance, and renewal in a struggling Jaipur hotel.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/52273

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: John Madden
- Cast: Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Dev Patel, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1412386/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, wistful, lazy sunday, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A group of retirees embarks on an unexpected journey to India, where they discover more than just a hotel.

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