Tortilla Soup

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Tortilla Soup

PG-13

Released Aug 24, 2001

1h 42m

Romance

Comedy

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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

Only some of the characterizations exhibit subtlety, though most of the performances have considerable charm.

May 27, 2011

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Ken Eisner

Variety

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.

Dec 3, 2008

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

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.

Feb 9, 2006

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

Héctor Elizondo shines as the family patriarch

Feb 13, 2024

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Rosa Parra

Latinx Lens

Don't watch this movie while hungry. Thoroughly enjoyed this family dynamic and Elizondo in this role.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 15, 2021

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Maitland McDonagh

TV Guide

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.

Rated: 3/4

May 27, 2011

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Melissa L

Very heartwarming family drama with a happy ending. Recommended!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Steve M

Interesting movie about a family and the interactions between father and three daughters as they move out and start their own lives.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/01/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

On the Low budget side but well written and acted.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/16/21

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Audience Member

“Eat Drink Man Woman.” Flavorful and fun.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/19/20

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This movie had been on my TBW list forever and I'm really glad that I finally watched it. I didn't expect to love this movie so much, but it was amazing. The cast including Hector Elizondo (whom I've loved in so many movies and TV shows-Monk in particular), Jacqueline Orbradors (whom I loved on NYPD Blue) and Elizabeth Pena (love her too!) were great! I really liked Paul Rodriguez because although he had some funny lines but it was nice to see a more dramatic side of him opposite Elizabeth Pena. The storyline is family oriented, centering around a family of three daughters and their father and the relationship of the daughters with their respective love interests. It flipped back and forth between stories but it was really easy to follow and not confusing at all. The food-OMG, the food shown was absolutely amazing and the filmmakers have made the food a star, which rivals the actors and actresses. There is barely any swearing and no nudity at all, which was a wonderful surprise. Loved everything about this movie except for a few plot holes that could have been explained better, but overall "Tortilla Soup" is wonderful. I loved the way the Spanish and English were mixed so well. It really brought out the theme of the film. I highly recommend it, but maybe not when you're hungry.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Maribel

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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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