Movie

East Is East

“A comedy of families, a chip shop... and a very randy dog.”

★ 6.5(225)19991h 37m

East Is East is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Damien O'Donnell
Release date: 1999-05-14
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Russian
Box office: $28,200,000
Budget: $3,800,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Assassin Films
Part of: East Is East Collection

East Is East — trailer

About East Is East

East Is East is a 1999 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Damien O'Donnell, starring Om Puri, Linda Bassett and Ian Aspinall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 225 viewers. Below you can see where to watch East Is East in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1971 Salford fish-and-chip shop owner George Khan expects his family to follow his strict Pakistani Muslim ways. But his children, with an English mother and having been born and brought up in Britain, increasingly see themselves as British and start to reject their father's rules on dress, food, religion, and living in general.

Cast

Om Puri

George Khan

Linda Bassett

Ella Khan

Ian Aspinall

Nazir Khan

Jimi Mistry

Tariq Khan

Archie Panjabi

Meenah Khan

Jordan Routledge

Sajid Khan

Chris Bisson

Saleem Khan

Lesley Nicol

Auntie Annie

Emil Marwa

Maneer Khan

Raji James

Abdul Khan

Emma Rydal

Stella Moorhouse

Ruth Jones

Peggy

Themes & keywords

daughterjealousymuslimnorthern englandhippiereligious educationparent child relationshipfaithtraditionculture clash1970smodern societyislamintegrationcultural difference

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch East Is East in United States?+

In United States, East Is East is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is East Is East on Netflix?+

East Is East is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is East Is East?+

East Is East has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in East Is East?+

East Is East stars Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Ian Aspinall, Jimi Mistry and Archie Panjabi.

When did East Is East come out?+

East Is East is a 1999 movie directed by Damien O'Donnell.

What genre is East Is East?+

East Is East is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed East Is East?+

East Is East was directed by Damien O'Donnell.