Synopsis
In this super-feel-good foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.
Scores
Overall Score
47.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
40.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
40.9%
Review Aggregate
74.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 81% of 31 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, family-friendly, romantic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedfamily-friendlyromanticfunnycharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aasif Mandvi | 2010 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Madhur Jaffrey | 2010 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Naseeruddin Shah | 2010 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Harish Patel | 2010 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Jess Weixler | 2010 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Kevin Corrigan | 2010 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Dean Winters | 2010 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Ajay Naidu | 2010 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score81.0
RT critic review count31
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes6,791
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $317,831 | $457,146 |
| International | 2010 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $317,831 | $457,146 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $158,916 | $228,573 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $2,136,000 | $3,072,275 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $623,000 | $896,080 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $5,014,000 | $7,211,792 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $11,232,000 | $16,155,334 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $143,024 | $205,716 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $19,306,939 | $27,769,771 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $350,000 (est) | $503,416 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $254,000 (est) | $365,336 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $772,000 | $1,110,392 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $1,312,000 | $1,887,090 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $70,000 | $100,683 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $2,758,000 | $3,966,917 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $16,548,939 | $23,802,854 |
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