Chutney Popcorn (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2001, Chutney Popcorn is a drama film directed by Nisha Ganatra, running about 92 minutes. “A woman. Her girlfriend. A sister. Her husband. Their baby.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Reena is a young Indian American lesbian who lives and works in New York. Her sister Sarita, who is happily married, discovers that she is infertile. Reena offers to be a surrogate mother for her sister's baby, hoping to improve her relationship with their mother, who disapproves of Reena's sexual orientation. Reena has second thoughts when her girlfriend Lisa feels left out.
Who’s in it. Chutney Popcorn stars Nisha Ganatra as Reena, Jill Hennessy as Lisa, Sakina Jaffrey as Sarita and Madhur Jaffrey as Meenu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Chutney Popcorn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chutney Popcorn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chutney Popcorn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chutney Popcorn (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chutney Popcorn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chutney Popcorn worth watching?
- Chutney Popcorn holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chutney Popcorn?
- Chutney Popcorn stars Nisha Ganatra, Jill Hennessy, Sakina Jaffrey, Madhur Jaffrey and Nick Chinlund.
- When was Chutney Popcorn released?
- Chutney Popcorn was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.