The Hundred Foot Journey-Kids Movie Review

Rivals McDonalds and Burger King can be one hundred feet apart without a problem, Qdoba and Chipolte can also be one hundred feet apart without a problem, however Le Saule Pleureur and Maison Mumbai have their problems being only one hundred feet apart.  This is the story about an Indian family, led by the Papa (Om Puri), who are displaced from their native India and end up in a quaint village in the south of France, and their quest to open up an Indian restaurant. Papa is excited to share his Indian cuisine with the French, however when Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the owner of an elegant French restaurant from across the street stops by, things get complicated. Now the war begins as the two cultures try to make it work being only one hundred feet apart. The Hundred Foot Journey is an entertaining movie with a little comedy, romance and drama…a film for the whole family.

Rating: 5 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: December 2, 2014
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 11+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol: Mild
Will it Appeal to kids/ teens? Yes

Talking Points:

Even though the Indian family and  Madame Mallory and friends don’t always get along, they’re ultimately loving people and make kind gestures to make peace with one other.

The Hundred Foot Journey is an great film, however due to the mature storyline,  kids under 10 may find it slow and boring.

Sexual Content: Mild

• A couple passionately  kiss, then proceed into the bedroom. We don’t see anything, however when they come out of their room they are disheveled.

Violent Content:Mild

• We see rioters invading Papa’s restaurant in Mumbai, pushing tables and setting the place on fire. A loved one dies in the fire.
• In France Papa’s restaurant is also set on fire by invaders, however there is not much damage as Papa puts out the fire.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild

• “H–,” and “sh-t,” are said.

Drugs and Alcohol: Mild

• Characters are shown drinking wine.

Will it Appeal to kids/ teens? Yes

• I interviewed five kids between the ages 14 and 17 who all loved the movie. They claimed to be “foodies” so I can see why they especially enjoyed a film about restaurants.

Overall this is a very sweet and entertaining film. As I previously mentioned, with the mature storyline, kids under 10 may find it slow and boring. Great for teens and adults!

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