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The Eggplant Lady

2001Movie29 minNR

67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4

A wholesome, hopeful movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Based on the First Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, The Agony in the Garden, The Eggplant Lady is a heartwarming story about a family’s decision to move to a bigger house in a better neighborhood and how the teen, Jamie, and the grandmother, Rosa, come together to face a situation neither can control. Rosa teaches Jamie the valuable lesson of Christ’s suffering in the garden of Gethsemani. The Eggplant Lady, featuring a recipe with a secret ingredient, tears and laughter, faith and family, will inspire and touch viewers of all ages.

Feels like

  • Faith-Based
  • Family Values
  • Intergenerational Connection
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Religious Lesson
  • Heartwarming Story
  • Spiritual Theme
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Redemptive

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Brian Thomas Jones
Written by
Patt Shea, Bud Wiser
Produced by
Dawn Karen

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Facts

January 1, 2001 · 29 min · NR

Released
January 1, 2001
Runtime
29 min
Age rating
NR
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Eggplant Lady worth watching?"

Questions about The Eggplant Lady

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Eggplant Lady worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 4.4).

Is The Eggplant Lady okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Eggplant Lady?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching The Eggplant Lady?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.