Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker, Deborah Moggach Starring: Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Judi Dench, Dev Patel Released: March 22, 2012 Rating: Runtime: 122 minutes Websites: Story: For a desparate group of English pensioners, retirement takes an unconventional turn when they abandon their homeland, enticed by advertisements for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a seemingly luxurious sanctuary for the elderly and beautiful in Jaipur, India. On arrival, they discover that the hotel falls somewhat short of the romantic idyll promised in the brochure, but they are gradually won over by the ever-optimistic young manager Sonny, and tentatively embark on a new adventure, finding that life can begin again when you let go of the past. Cast: Maggie Smith Muriel Bill Nighy Douglas Judi Dench Evelyn Dev Patel Sonny Tom Wilkinson Graham Penelope Wilton Jean Celia Imrie Madge Ronald Pickup Norman Tena Desae Sunaina Diana Hardcastle Carol Ramona Marquez Grandchild Liza Tarbuck Head Nurse Karen Lillete Dubey Mrs. Kapoor Russell Balogh Lawyer