East Is East (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, East Is East is a comedy and drama film directed by Damien O'Donnell, running about 97 minutes. “A comedy of families, a chip shop... and a very randy dog.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. East Is East stars Om Puri as George Khan, Linda Bassett as Ella Khan, Ian Aspinall as Nazir Khan and Jimi Mistry as Tariq Khan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, East Is East has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch East Is East page.
If you liked it. Fans of East Is East tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch East Is East (1999)?
- In US, East Is East is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is East Is East worth watching?
- East Is East holds an audience score of 6.6 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 East Is East?
- East Is East stars Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Ian Aspinall, Jimi Mistry and Archie Panjabi.
- When was East Is East released?
- East Is East was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.