Basic Info / 基本情報

English	日本語
Director	John Madden / ジョン・マッデン
Year	2011
Running Time	124 min (2h 04m)
Genre	Comedy-Drama, Romance / コメディドラマ、ロマンス
Production	Participant Media, Blueprint Pictures, Imageination Abu Dhabi FZ
Box Office	$136.8 million (Worldwide)

Synopsis / あらすじ

Synopsis: Seven British retirees attracted to “exotic luxurious resort” advertisement arrive at Jaipur, India’s Marigold Hotel. However, hotel actually dilapidated, managed by enthusiastic young Sonny (Dev Patel). Evelyn (Judi Dench) seeks new job, Douglas (Bill Nighy) pursues new love, Muriel (Maggie Smith) confronts prejudices, Graham (Tom Wilkinson) meets first love. Through Indian vibrant culture and warm people, elderly discover new life possibilities. Film questions: Does age limit new beginnings? Can different cultures understand each other? What’s tourism’s true value? Story celebrating elderly people’s courage and hope.

あらすじ: 「エキゾチックな豪華リゾート」という広告に惹かれ、インド・ジャイプールのマリーゴールド・ホテルに集まった7人のイギリス人退職者たち。しかし、彼らを待っていたのは、熱意だけが空回りする青年ソニーが営むボロボロの古宿だった。
夫を亡くし仕事を探すイブリン、新たな恋に揺れるダグラス、偏見を抱えたままの手術を待つミュリエル……。インドの圧倒的な活気と温かな人々に触れる中で、彼らは「人生に遅すぎることはない」と気づき始める。年齢や文化の壁を超え、再び自分の人生を愛し始める大人たちの勇気と希望の物語。

Cast & Crew / スタッフ・出演

Role	English	日本語
Director / 監督	John Madden	ジョン・マッデン
Screenplay / 脚本	Ol Parker	オル・パーカー
Based on	Novel “These Foolish Things” by Deborah Moggach	デボラ・モガッチの小説『These Foolish Things』
Producer / プロデューサー	Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin	グレアム・ブロードベント、ピート・チャーニン
Cinematography / 撮影	Ben Davis	ベン・デイヴィス
Music / 音楽	Thomas Newman	トーマス・ニューマン
Editing / 編集	Chris Gill	クリス・ギル
Production Design	Alan MacDonald	アラン・マクドナルド
Costume Design	Louise Stjernsward	ルイーズ・スティヤンズワード
Distribution / 配給	Fox Searchlight Pictures (US), 20th Century Fox (International)	フォックス・サーチライト・ピクチャーズ（米国）、20世紀フォックス（インターナショナル）
Cast / 出演	Judi Dench (Evelyn Greensleigh)	ジュディ・デンチ（エヴリン・グリーンスレイ）
	Bill Nighy (Douglas Ainslie)	ビル・ナイ（ダグラス・エインズリー）
	Penelope Wilton (Jean Ainslie)	ペネロープ・ウィルトン（ジーン・エインズリー）
	Maggie Smith (Muriel Donnelly)	マギー・スミス（ミュリエル・ドネリー）
	Tom Wilkinson (Graham Dashwood)	トム・ウィルキンソン（グラハム・ダッシュウッド）
	Dev Patel (Sonny Kapoor)	デヴ・パテル（ソニー・カプール）
	Celia Imrie (Madge Hardcastle)	シーリア・イムリー（マッジ・ハードキャッスル）
	Ronald Pickup (Norman Cousins)	ロナルド・ピックアップ（ノーマン・カズンズ）
	Diana Hardcastle (Carol Parr)	ダイアナ・ハードキャッスル（キャロル・パー）
	Tena Desae (Sunaina)	ティナ・デサエ（スナイナ）
	Lillete Dubey (Mrs. Kapoor)	リレット・デュベイ（カプール夫人）
	Ramona Marquez (Sonny’s niece)	ラモーナ・マルケス（ソニーの姪）

Additional Information / 追加情報

Awards / 受賞歴

• 85th Academy Awards (2013) – No nominations:
  • Considered snub for Maggie Smith (Best Supporting Actress)
  • Considered snub for ensemble cast
• 70th Golden Globe Awards (2013) – 2 nominations:
  • Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – nomination
  • Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy – nomination (Judi Dench)
• 66th BAFTA Awards (2013) – 1 nomination:
  • Best Supporting Actress – nomination (Maggie Smith)
• Screen Actors Guild Awards (2013) – 1 nomination:
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture – nomination
• Satellite Awards (2012) – 1 nomination:
  • Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy – nomination (Judi Dench)
• British Independent Film Awards (2012) – 4 nominations:
  • Best British Independent Film – nomination
  • Best Director – nomination (John Madden)
  • Best Actress – nomination (Judi Dench)
  • Best Supporting Actress – nomination (Maggie Smith)
• London Film Critics’ Circle Awards (2013) – 1 win, 1 nomination:
  • British Supporting Actress of the Year – WON (Maggie Smith)
  • British Actress of the Year – nomination (Judi Dench)
• National Board of Review (2012) – 1 win:
  • Top Ten Independent Films – WON
• People’s Choice Awards (2013) – 1 win:
  • Favorite Dramatic Movie – WON
• Empire Awards (2013) – 1 win:
  • Best British Film – WON

Critical Reception / 批評的評価

• Rotten Tomatoes: 64% (Critics), 81% (Audience)
• Metacritic: 62/100 (Generally Favorable Reviews)
• IMDb: 7.2/10
• Eiga.com (映画.com): 3.5/5
• Praised for charming performances from legendary British actors
• Judi Dench and Maggie Smith universally acclaimed
• Bill Nighy’s understated performance highlighted
• Criticized as predictable, formulaic “feel-good” movie
• Some found India portrayal stereotypical, exoticized
• Accused of “poverty tourism” and superficial cultural engagement
• Thomas Newman’s score praised
• Strong audience appeal (81% Rotten Tomatoes audience score)
• Roger Ebert: ★★★ “Charms because of its veteran cast”
• The Guardian: ★★★ “Enjoyable if undemanding”
• The New York Times: “A warmhearted if overly tidy comedy-drama”
• Variety: “An amiable, good-hearted comedy”
• Praised for depicting elderly sexuality, romance
• Credited with challenging ageism in cinema

Box Office Performance / 興行成績

• Worldwide Total: $136.8 million
• Domestic (US/Canada): $46.4 million
• International: $90.4 million
  • UK: $36.3 million (highest international territory)
  • Australia: $13.8 million
  • Germany: $8.2 million
  • France: $6.1 million
  • Spain: $4.9 million
• Production Budget: $10 million
• Return on Investment: 13.68x (massive success)
• Opening Weekend (Limited Release):
  • Released May 4, 2012 in 26 theaters (US)
  • $737,051 opening weekend
  • $28,348 per-theater average (excellent for limited release)
• Expansion:
  • Expanded to 178 theaters (Week 2)
  • Expanded to 1,298 theaters at peak (Week 5)
  • Platform release strategy targeting older demographics
• Longevity:
  • Theatrical run: 27 weeks (6+ months)
  • Exceptional word-of-mouth sustained long run
  • Played in theaters through November 2012
  • Rare for non-blockbuster to sustain such longevity
• Performance Analysis:
  • Became Fox Searchlight’s 3rd highest-grossing film ever (at time of release)
  • Phenomenon among older audiences (65+)
  • Counter-programming success (released against The Avengers, The Dictator)
  • Proved commercial viability of films targeting seniors
  • Inspired sequel The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015, $86.4M)
• UK Performance:
  • #1 film at UK box office for 3 consecutive weeks
  • £26.6 million ($36.3M) – Top 10 UK films of 2012
  • Cultural phenomenon in Britain
  • Older audiences (60+) drove unprecedented attendance
• Demographic Breakdown:
  • 75% of audience over age 50
  • 60% female
  • Virtually no audience under 25
  • Highest concentration: 60-75 age group
  • Rare Hollywood success targeting seniors exclusively
• Marketing Strategy:
  • Targeted AARP members, retirement communities
  • Daytime matinee screenings promoted
  • Bus tours organized to theaters
  • Book club tie-ins (Deborah Moggach novel)
  • Emphasis on “stars you grew up with”
• Cultural Impact:
  • Sparked travel boom to Jaipur, Rajasthan
  • Ravla Khempur (filming location) became tourist destination
  • Inspired “retirement tourism” to India
  • Led to discussions about ageism in Hollywood
  • Proved older audiences underserved market
• Industry Influence:
  • Demonstrated profitability of “gray-haired cinema”
  • Influenced studios to greenlight senior-focused films
  • Led to revival of Judi Dench, Maggie Smith careers in commercial films
  • Blueprint for counter-programming against superhero films
• Sequel Success:
  • The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015)
  • Richard Gere joined cast
  • $86.4 million worldwide (lower but still profitable)
  • Confirmed franchise viability
• Home Media:
  • DVD/Blu-ray released September 25, 2012 (US)
  • Strong sales among older demographics
  • Frequently gifted to elderly relatives
  • Became staple of senior living facility movie nights
• Streaming Era:
  • Consistent performer on Netflix, Amazon Prime
  • “Comfort watch” for older viewers
  • Introduced younger audiences via streaming
  • Sustained popularity 10+ years post-release
• Tourism Impact:
  • Rajasthan tourism increased 15% following release
  • Hotels marketed as “Marigold Hotel experience”
  • Heritage hotels in Jaipur saw booking surge
  • Indian tourism board credited film in campaigns
• Awards Season Performance:
  • Golden Globe nominations boosted late 2012 box office
  • BAFTA buzz sustained UK theatrical run
  • SAG ensemble nomination highlighted star power
  • Oscar snubs didn’t hurt commercial performance

Related Review / 関連レビュー

🔗 English Review
・[Global Tourism Resilience Day] Everything will be all right in the end. If it’s not all right, it’s not yet the end

🔗 日本語レビュー
・【世界観光レジリエンスデー】最後にはすべてがうまくいく。そうでないなら、それはまだ最後ではないのだから