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Soul Food (1997)

Movie ★ 6.3 114 min

Comedy Drama

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.

George Tillman Jr. Director George Tillman Jr. Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 26, 1997
Runtime
114 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0120169
Language
Studio
Edmonds Entertainment Group,

Themes

Cast

Vanessa Williams Vanessa Williams Teri Vivica A. Fox Vivica A. Fox Maxine Nia Long Nia Long Robin (Bird) Michael Beach Michael Beach Miles Mekhi Phifer Mekhi Phifer Lem Brandon Hammond Brandon Hammond Ahmad Jeffrey D. Sams Jeffrey D. Sams Kenny Gina Ravera Gina Ravera Faith Irma P. Hall Irma P. Hall Mother Joe Carl Wright Carl Wright Reverend Williams Mel Jackson Mel Jackson Simuel Morgan Méchelle Smith Kelly John M. Watson Sr. John M. Watson Sr. Uncle Pete Marcia Wright Marcia Wright Nicole

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Frequently asked questions

What is Soul Food about?
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.
Who directed Soul Food?
Soul Food was directed by George Tillman Jr..
Who stars in Soul Food?
Soul Food stars Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach.
When was Soul Food released?
Soul Food is a 1997 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Soul Food?
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