4 best marigold hotel movies

The "Marigold Hotel" movies refer to "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" and its sequel, "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." These films are British comedy-dramas directed by John Madden.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011):
- This movie follows a group of British retirees who decide to "outsource" their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India, choosing to reside in what they believe is a newly restored luxury hotel.
- The ensemble cast includes Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Penelope Wilton, and Dev Patel.
- The film received positive reviews and was praised for its performances, humor, and portrayal of older adults finding new purpose and adventure in their lives.
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015):
- The sequel continues the story, focusing on the expansion of the hotel and the challenges faced by its owner, played by Dev Patel.
- The cast returns, with additional appearances by Richard Gere and Tamsin Greig.
- The movie received mixed reviews but was appreciated for maintaining the charm and heart of the first film.

These movies are generally categorized as comedy-dramas, with a focus on themes of aging, relationships, and self-discovery. They offer a light-hearted and heartwarming viewing experience, appealing to a wide audience. Blu-ray and DVD releases of these films are available for home entertainment.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best marigold hotel movies on the market

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel/The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [DVD]

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Double bill of British comedies directed by John Madden and starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel and Maggie Smith. 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' (2011) follows the experiences of a group of elderly Brits who arrive to take up residence in a newly-opened retirement home in Bangalore, India. Despite its glossy publicity campaign, the Marigold turns out to be rather different from the refurbished luxury hotel advertised in the brochures. However, the move soon begins to pay off as the hotel - and the residents - reveal some unexpected charms. Following on from their exploits, 'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' (2015) sees Muriel (Smith) as the now fully-fledged manager of the hotel owned by Sonny Kapoor (Patel) with Evelyn (Dench) and new-found companion Douglas (Nighy) helping to run the day-to-day business. When Sonny realises that he has only one room left in his ever-popular hotel, he decides to dream bigger than ever and open the Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. The cast also includes Richard Gere, Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie.

Fried Green Tomatoes & The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2-Movie Bundle

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The film follows a group of British retirees who decide to "outsource" their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India. Enticed by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel and bolstered with visions of a life of leisure; they arrive to find the palace a shell of its former self. Though the new environment is less luxurious than imagined; they are forever transformed by their shared experiences; discovering that life and love can begin again when you let go of the past.

Academy Award-winners Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy star with Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker in this inspiring drama adopted from Fannie Flagg's best-selling novel. When an unhappy housewife (Bates) befriends a lady in a nursing home (Tandy) she hears a remarkable tale of laughter, devotion and a special friendship that defies all obstacles in this heart-warming film from acclaimed director Jon Avnet.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

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THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL is the expansionist dream of Sonny (Dev Patel), and it's making more claims on his time than he has available, considering his imminent marriage to the love of his life, Sunaina (Tina Desai). Sonny has his eye on a promising property now that his first venture, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful, has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predicament for fresh arrivals Guy (Richard Gere) and Lavinia (Tamsin Greig). Evelyn and Douglas (Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) have now joined the Jaipur workforce, and are wondering where their regular dates for Chilla pancakes will lead, while Norman and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle) are negotiating the tricky waters of an exclusive relationship, as Madge (Celia Imrie) juggles two eligible and very wealthy suitors. Perhaps the only one who may know the answers is newly installed co-manager of the hotel, Muriel (Maggie Smith), the keeper of everyone's secrets. As the demands of a traditional Indian wedding threaten to engulf them all, an unexpected way forward presents itself.