Soul Food
“Every family needs some.”
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.
Where to watch Soul Food in United States
Can I watch Soul Food in United States? Yes — you can stream Soul Food in United States on Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Soul Food streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus, SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Soul Food
Soul Food is a 1997 English-language comedy and drama film directed by George Tillman Jr.. The cast is led by Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo.
Soul Food was produced by Edmonds Entertainment Group and Fox 2000 Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 26, 1997, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- George Tillman Jr.
- Writers
- George Tillman Jr.
- Release date
- September 26, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Edmonds Entertainment Group, Fox 2000 Pictures
Soul Food cast & crew
Soul Food was directed by George Tillman Jr. and written by George Tillman Jr..
The cast features Vanessa Williams as Teri, Vivica A. Fox as Maxine, Nia Long as Robin (Bird), Michael Beach as Miles, Mekhi Phifer as Lem, and Brandon Hammond as Ahmad.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lisa Coleman, cinematography is by Paul Elliott, and it was produced by Tracey Edmonds and Robert Teitel.
Is Soul Food worth watching?
Soul Food holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 95 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Soul Food is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Soul Food
In United States, you can stream Soul Food on Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Soul Food
Vanessa Williams
Teri
Vivica A. Fox
Maxine
Nia Long
Robin (Bird)
Michael Beach
Miles
Mekhi Phifer
Lem
Brandon Hammond
Ahmad
Jeffrey D. Sams
Kenny
Gina Ravera
Faith
Irma P. Hall
Mother Joe
Carl Wright
Reverend Williams
Mel Jackson
Simuel
Morgan Méchelle Smith
Kelly
Soul Food — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Soul Food in United States?
Soul Food is streaming on Philo in United States.
▸Is Soul Food on Philo?
Yes — Soul Food is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Soul Food in?
Soul Food is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Soul Food?
Soul Food runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Soul Food rated?
Soul Food is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 95 ratings.
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