Soul Food (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, Soul Food is a comedy and drama film directed by George Tillman, Jr., running about 114 minutes. “Every family needs some.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Soul Food stars Vanessa Williams as Teri, Vivica A. Fox as Maxine, Nia Long as Robin (Bird) and Michael Beach as Miles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Soul Food has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soul Food page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soul Food tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soul Food (1997)?
- In US, Soul Food is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Soul Food worth watching?
- Soul Food holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Soul Food?
- Soul Food stars Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach and Mekhi Phifer.
- When was Soul Food released?
- Soul Food was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.