East Is East (1999) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1999 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1999, East Is East is a comédie and drame 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. Streaming options change often. 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, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch East Is East (1999)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for East Is East change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
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 comédie and drame. 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.