East Is East
A comedy of families, a chip shop... and a very randy dog.
In 1971 Salford fish-and-chip shop owner George Khan expects his family to follow his strict Pakistani Muslim ways. But his children, with an English mother and having been born and brought up in Britain, increasingly see themselves as British and start to reject their father's rules on dress, food, religion, and living in general.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: East Is East
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: 1999-05-14
- Runtime: 97 minutes
- Rating: 6.5/10 (217 votes)
- Budget: $3,800,000
- Revenue: $28,200,000
- Production Companies: Assassin Films, Film4 Productions, BBC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.2051
- Languages: Russian, Hindi, Urdu, English
Cast & Crew
Om Puri
as George Khan
Linda Bassett
as Ella Khan
Ian Aspinall
as Nazir Khan
Jimi Mistry
as Tariq Khan
Archie Panjabi
as Meenah Khan
Jordan Routledge
as Sajid Khan
Chris Bisson
as Saleem Khan
Lesley Nicol
as Auntie Annie
Emil Marwa
as Maneer Khan
Raji James
as Abdul Khan
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What is East Is East?▼
East Is East is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1999-05-14.
Who are the main actors in East Is East?▼
The main cast includes Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Ian Aspinall, Jimi Mistry, Archie Panjabi, .
Where can I watch East Is East online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if East Is East is available.
Is East Is East based on a true story?▼
A comedy of families, a chip shop... and a very randy dog.
What is the IMDb rating of East Is East?▼
East Is East has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 217 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of East Is East?▼
The movie had a production budget of $3,800,000 and earned $28,200,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for East Is East?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Assassin Films, Film4 Productions, BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was East Is East filmed?▼
East Is East was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is East Is East?▼
The total runtime of East Is East is 97 minutes.
Is East Is East suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to East Is East?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to East Is East.
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