COMEDY . 2009 . 1h 39m . 6.2/10

Today's Special_

"Life Has No Recipe"

Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.

Starring Aasif Mandvi, Jess Weixler, Naseeruddin Shah
Box Office $401K
6.2/10
Rating
$401K
Box Office
1h 39m
Runtime
2009
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Life Has No Recipe

Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.

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Cast
Aasif Mandvi stars as Samir in Today's Special.
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Year context
Today's Special was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.
Today's Special is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

BOX OFFICE

$401K
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (108 votes)
Box Office
$400,654

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Today's Special about?
Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.
How long is Today's Special?
Today's Special has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in Today's Special?
The cast of Today's Special includes Aasif Mandvi, Jess Weixler, Naseeruddin Shah, Aarti Mann, Dean Winters.
How much did Today's Special make at the box office?
Today's Special earned $400,654 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Today's Special?
Today's Special has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 108 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Romance
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