Today's Special (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, Today's Special is a comedy and romance film directed by David Kaplan, running about 99 minutes. “Life Has No Recipe” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.
Who’s in it. Today's Special stars Aasif Mandvi as Samir, Jess Weixler as Carrie, Naseeruddin Shah as Akbar and Aarti Mann as Henna (as Aarti Majmudar), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Today's Special has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $400.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Today's Special page.
If you liked it. Fans of Today's Special tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Today's Special (2009)?
- In US, Today's Special is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Today's Special worth watching?
- Today's Special holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Today's Special?
- Today's Special stars Aasif Mandvi, Jess Weixler, Naseeruddin Shah, Aarti Mann and Dean Winters.
- When was Today's Special released?
- Today's Special was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.