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Soul Food

1997·Movie
1h 54min·R

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Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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Soul Food fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Family, everyday modern life, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Every family needs some.

Traditional Sunday dinners at Mama Joe's turn sour when sisters Teri, Bird and Maxine start bringing their problems to the dinner table in this ensemble comedy. When tragedy strikes, it's up to grandson Ahmad to pull the family together and put the soul back into the family's weekly gatherings.
African-American FamilySunday Dinner TraditionFamily DramaNostalgiaEnsemble CastSouthern CuisineSocial CommentaryHeartwarmingFriendship

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Soul Food

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Soul Food legally?

Soul Food is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Soul Food worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Soul Food rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Soul Food?

1 h 54 min

Soul Food runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Soul Food?

Critics76
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Soul Food much the same way.

What language is Soul Food in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Soul Food?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Soul Food in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Soul Food use?

Ungrateful BastardNutritional NightmareHis Name Is...Big, Screwed-Up FamilyGay Best FriendDead SparksInformed FlawBitch AlertCharacterization Marches OnBirth-Death JuxtapositionDramatic ShatteringBlack Gal on White Guy Dramaand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Soul Food, including Ungrateful Bastard, Nutritional Nightmare, His Name Is....