Today's Special

Name: Today's Special
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2009
Rating: 68.03333333333333
Cast: Aasif Mandvi, Jess Weixler, Naseeruddin Shah, Aarti Mann, Dean Winters

2009·Movie

1h 39min

Ratings

68/100

My ScoreNot Rated

6.6

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81|73

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Where to Watch

Not available to stream in (flatrate)

About

Life Has No Recipe

Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.

DNA

Genres: Dramedy Culinary
Mood: HeartwarmingWhimsicalPlayfulCharmingInspirational
Themes: Family BondsSelf-DiscoveryCultural IdentityFinding Your Passion
Plot: Finding PurposeCulinary JourneyCultural TraditionsOvercoming Personal ObstaclesFamily BusinessUniting Through Food
Pacing: LeisurelyEpisodic
Dialog: Witty BanterEmotional Monologues
Character Types: Love InterestMentorDreamer
Time: Present Day
Place: Urban CityscapeRestaurant Kitchen
Cinematic Style: Colorful AestheticsClose-Ups Of Food
Costume and Set: Modern AttireColorful Kitchens

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

David Kaplan

Written by:

Aasif Mandvi

Cast

Aasif Mandvi

Samir

Jess Weixler

Carrie

Naseeruddin Shah

Akbar

Aarti Mann

Henna (as Aarti Majmudar)

Dean Winters

Steve

Kevin Corrigan

Stanton

Ajay Naidu

Munnamia

Kevin Breznahan

Freddie

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