The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012)
Kernel Score: 75% · 1,438 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2012-02-23
Runtime: 124 minutes
Where to watch The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
- Stream: Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a PG-13 comedy-drama about British retirees finding new purpose at a rundown Indian hotel.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
John Madden
Cast
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel FAQ
Is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel good?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,438 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
In the US you can stream The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on Cinemax Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel OK for kids?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a PG-13 comedy-drama about British retirees finding new purpose at a rundown Indian hotel.
What movies are like The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?
If you liked The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, try The Specials, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Elite Squad: The Enemy Within and The Fundamentals of Caring.