The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel May 2026

as Douglas Ainslie: A laid-back man trying to make the best of a difficult retirement alongside his cynical wife, Jean ( Penelope Wilton ).

Upon arriving, the retirees find that the "luxury" hotel is actually a dilapidated building run by the young, overly optimistic Sonny Kapoor ( Dev Patel ). While the environment is a major culture shock, the residents slowly adapt to the vibrant life in India, discovering that new beginnings are possible at any age.

as Evelyn Greenslade: A recently widowed woman struggling with her husband's debts who finds a new career in India.