CinemaOSMovie · 1997 · 1h 54m · R
Soul Food

Every family needs some.

63%(95)IMDbComedyDrama

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.

Directed byGeorge Tillman Jr.

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
EN
Released
September 26, 1997
Studios
Fox 2000 PicturesEdmonds Entertainment Group

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Soul Food (1997) Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
George Tillman Jr.
George Tillman Jr.
Written by
George Tillman Jr.
George Tillman Jr.
Produced by
Tracey Edmonds
Tracey Edmonds
Robert Teitel
Robert Teitel

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