How long is Today's Special?

Today's Special is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Today's Special rated?

Today's Special is rated R in the US.

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Today's Special (2009) runs 1 h 39 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.2 from 109 TMDB members. Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.

Runtime: 1 h 39 min — ends 9:39 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: October 14, 2009
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 109 votes
Director: David Kaplan
Starring: Aasif Mandvi, Jess Weixler, Naseeruddin Shah, Aarti Mann
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Today's Special?: Today's Special is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Today's Special rated?: Today's Special is rated R in the US.
Is Today's Special a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Today's Special?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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