Simply Irresistible(1999)
Magic opened up their hearts... Love did the rest.
Simply Irresistible Synopsis
After her mother's death, mediocre chef Amanda Shelton is having trouble attracting customers to her family's restaurant. While shopping for ingredients, she is given a magical crab by mysterious Gene O'Reilly. Afterward, Amanda's dishes suddenly become excellent, inducing strong emotional reactions in everyone who eats them. Tom Bartlett, who is preparing to open his own eatery, tries her cooking and falls in love.
Simply Irresistible (1999) is a comedy and romance film directed by Mark Tarlov, released on February 5, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean Patrick Flanery, Dylan Baker and Patricia Clarkson. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 267 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Tarlov
- Writers:
- Judith Roberts
- Producers:
- Jon Amiel, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr., John Fiedler
- Cinematographer:
- Robert M. Stevens
- Composer:
- Gil Goldstein
- Production:
- Taurus Film, Polar Entertainment Corporation, Regency Enterprises
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,398,989
- Status:
- Released
Simply Irresistible Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sarah Michelle Gellar
as Amanda Shelton
Sean Patrick Flanery
as Tom Bartlett
Dylan Baker
as Jonathan Bendel
Patricia Clarkson
as Lois McNally
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
as Nolan Traynor
Christopher Durang
as Gene O'Reilly
Betty Buckley
as Aunt Stella
Olek Krupa
as Valderon
Amanda Peet
as Chris
Alex Draper
as Francois
- Drew Nieporent
Drew Nieporent
as Gil Shapiro
Anthony Ruivivar
as Ramos
Key crew
Directed by Mark Tarlov, written by Judith Roberts, produced by Jon Amiel, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr. and John Fiedler.
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Simply Irresistible Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 267 ratings.
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Simply Irresistible – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Simply Irresistible online?
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Simply Irresistible (1999) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Simply Irresistible?
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The main cast of Simply Irresistible (1999) includes Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean Patrick Flanery, Dylan Baker, Patricia Clarkson and Lawrence Gilliard Jr.. The film was directed by Mark Tarlov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Simply Irresistible released?
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Simply Irresistible was released on February 5, 1999 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Simply Irresistible worth watching?
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Simply Irresistible (1999) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 267 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.