Simply Irresistible
"Magic opened up their hearts... Love did the rest."
Originally released in 1999. Simply Irresistible is a comedy/romance film. directed by Mark Tarlov.
Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean Patrick Flanery, and Dylan Baker
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (248 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.4M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,398,989
Production Companies
- Taurus Film
- Polar Entertainment Corporation
- Regency Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simply Irresistible about?
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 G...
Who directed Simply Irresistible?
Simply Irresistible was directed by Mark Tarlov.
How long is Simply Irresistible?
Simply Irresistible has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Simply Irresistible released?
Simply Irresistible was released on February 5, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Simply Irresistible?
The main cast of Simply Irresistible includes Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean Patrick Flanery, Dylan Baker, Patricia Clarkson, Lawrence Gilliard Jr..
Is Simply Irresistible worth watching?
Simply Irresistible has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 248 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.