Soul Food(1997)
“Every family needs some.”
Overview
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.
Director
George Tillman Jr.
Studio
Edmonds Entertainment Group
Cast
Vanessa Williams
as Teri
Vivica A. Fox
as Maxine
Nia Long
as Robin (Bird)
Michael Beach
as Miles
Mekhi Phifer
as Lem
Brandon Hammond
as Ahmad
Jeffrey D. Sams
as Kenny
Gina Ravera
as Faith
Irma P. Hall
as Mother Joe
Carl Wright
as Reverend Williams
Mel Jackson
as Simuel
Morgan Méchelle Smith
as Kelly
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Edmonds Entertainment Group • Fox 2000 Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Soul Food?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Soul Food (1997).
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. and released in 1997. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Soul Food?▼
Soul Food has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Soul Food?▼
The cast of Soul Food includes Vanessa Williams as Teri, Vivica A. Fox as Maxine, Nia Long as Robin (Bird), Michael Beach as Miles, Mekhi Phifer as Lem and more.
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