Simply Irresistible (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, Simply Irresistible is a comedy and romance film directed by Mark Tarlov, running about 95 minutes. “Magic opened up their hearts... Love did the rest.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After her mother's death, mediocre chef Amanda Shelton is having trouble attracting customers to her family's restaurant. While shopping for ingredients, she is given a magical crab by mysterious Gene O'Reilly. Afterward, Amanda's dishes suddenly become excellent, inducing strong emotional reactions in everyone who eats them. Tom Bartlett, who is preparing to open his own eatery, tries her cooking and falls in love.
Who’s in it. Simply Irresistible stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as Amanda Shelton, Sean Patrick Flanery as Tom Bartlett, Dylan Baker as Jonathan Bendel and Patricia Clarkson as Lois McNally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Simply Irresistible has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Simply Irresistible page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simply Irresistible tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simply Irresistible (1999)?
- In US, Simply Irresistible is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Simply Irresistible worth watching?
- Simply Irresistible holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Simply Irresistible?
- Simply Irresistible stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean Patrick Flanery, Dylan Baker, Patricia Clarkson and Lawrence Gilliard Jr..
- When was Simply Irresistible released?
- Simply Irresistible was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.