Soul Food(1997)
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Soul Food Synopsis
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.
Soul Food (1997) is a comedy and drama film directed by George Tillman Jr., released on September 26, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long and Michael Beach. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- George Tillman Jr.
- Writers:
- George Tillman Jr.
- Producers:
- Robert Teitel, Tracey Edmonds
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Elliott
- Composer:
- Lisa Coleman
- Production:
- Edmonds Entertainment Group, Fox 2000 Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Soul Food (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Soul Food before you stream it.
Soul Food Cast & Crew
Main 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
Morgan Méchelle Smith
as Kelly
Key crew
Directed by George Tillman Jr., written by George Tillman Jr., produced by Robert Teitel and Tracey Edmonds.
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Soul Food Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 92 ratings.
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Soul Food – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Soul Food online?
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Soul Food (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Soul Food?
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The main cast of Soul Food (1997) includes Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach and Mekhi Phifer. The film was directed by George Tillman Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Soul Food released?
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Soul Food was released on September 26, 1997 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Soul Food worth watching?
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Soul Food (1997) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Soul Food?
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Yes. The official Soul Food trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.