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Tortilla Soup

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Three grown sisters, Maribel (Tamara Mello), Leticia (Elizabeth Peña) and Carmen (Jacqueline Obradors) try to cope and live with their father Martin (Héctor Elizondo) ; a veteran chef who is slowly losing his sense of taste. Martin has one simple rule: be at home for Sunday dinner and attendance is both mandatory and non-negotiable. A rift in the family develops when the sisters develop relationships and an obnoxious woman (Raquel Welch) sets her sights on Martin's affections.
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Critics Consensus

An English remake of Ang Lee's Eat Drink Man Woman, Tortilla Soup is as charming and flavorful as the dishes it features.

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Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader 05/27/2011
Only some of the characterizations exhibit subtlety, though most of the performances have considerable charm. Go to Full Review Ken Eisner Variety 12/03/2008
Thanks to a perfectly blended ensemble led by Hector Elizondo, in his best screen role to date, Tortilla Soup is a warm-blooded winner with equal emphasis placed on taste buds and heartstrings. Go to Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out 02/09/2006
Though the cast are willing, the movie plods along in need of the zingy flavours and hot spices we see going into Elizondo's cooking. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) 02/13/2024
Héctor Elizondo shines as the family patriarch Go to Full Review Rosa Parra Latinx Lens 08/15/2021
3.5/5
Don't watch this movie while hungry. Thoroughly enjoyed this family dynamic and Elizondo in this role. Go to Full Review Maitland McDonagh TV Guide 05/27/2011
3/4
While this cheerful film has nothing particularly new to say about the ties that hold family members together even when they're driving each other crazy, it's a pleasure to watch such a talented ensemble at work. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 3 Funny in 1 hour and 42 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed on August 24th, 2001, in color!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 2001-2025 by Amazon MGM Studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Melissa L @Agent99 07/18/2025 Very heartwarming family drama with a happy ending. Recommended! See more Steve M @RT57413388 06/01/2023 Interesting movie about a family and the interactions between father and three daughters as they move out and start their own lives. See more 04/18/2022 Go watch for an accurate representation of Mexican-American life! A great film about family and tradition with a modern take. Go watch it now!! :D See more 03/16/2021 On the Low budget side but well written and acted. See more 09/19/2020 “Eat Drink Man Woman.” Flavorful and fun. See more Read all reviews
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Maria Ripoll

Director

Héctor Elizondo

Martin

Jacqueline Obradors

Carmen

Elizabeth Peña

Leticia

Tamara Mello

Maribel

Nikolai Kinski

Andy

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Synopsis Three grown sisters, Maribel (Tamara Mello), Leticia (Elizabeth Peña) and Carmen (Jacqueline Obradors) try to cope and live with their father Martin (Héctor Elizondo) ; a veteran chef who is slowly losing his sense of taste. Martin has one simple rule: be at home for Sunday dinner and attendance is both mandatory and non-negotiable. A rift in the family develops when the sisters develop relationships and an obnoxious woman (Raquel Welch) sets her sights on Martin's affections.
Director
Maria Ripoll
Producer
John Bard Manulis
Screenwriter
Vera Blasi, Tom Musca, Ramón Menéndez
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co
Samuel Goldwyn Films, Starz! Encore Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Content)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 24, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 2, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.4M
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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