Soul Food movie poster

Soul Food

"Every family needs some."

September 26, 1997 1h 54m 6.2/10 (88 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Soul Food is a comedy/drama film. directed by George Tillman Jr..

Starring Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, and Nia Long

Synopsis

Traditional Sunday dinners at Mama Joe's (Irma P. Hall) turn sour when sisters Teri (Vanessa L. Williams), Bird (Nia Long) and Maxine (Vivica A. Fox) start bringing their problems to the dinner table in this ensemble comedy. When tragedy strikes, it's up to grandson Ahmad (Brandon Hammond) to pull the family together and put the soul back into the family's weekly gatherings.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 26, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (88 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Edmonds Entertainment Group
  • Fox 2000 Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soul Food about?

Traditional Sunday dinners at Mama Joe's (Irma P. Hall) turn sour when sisters Teri (Vanessa L. Williams), Bird (Nia Long) and Maxine (Vivica A. Fox) start bringing their problems to the dinner tab...

Who directed Soul Food?

Soul Food was directed by George Tillman Jr..

How long is Soul Food?

Soul Food has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was Soul Food released?

Soul Food was released on September 26, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Soul Food?

The main cast of Soul Food includes Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer.