The Guru (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Guru is a 2003 fantasy comedy directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer, starring Jimi Mistry, Heather Graham and Marisa Tomei. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $24.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Daisy von Scherler Mayer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Guru About?
The premise of The Guru without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A humble Indian dance teacher, Ramu Gupta, journeys to New York City with dreams of stardom. He unexpectedly finds himself cast as the "Guru of Sex," catapulting him to unexpected fame. Balancing his newfound celebrity proves challenging, especially as he develops a romance with adult-film star Sharonna and confronts the comical aspects of his unusual role.
The Guru Themes & Keywords
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- porn star
- male chastity belt
- erotica
- panties
- female nudity
- indian american
- unhappy marriage
- sex therapy
- fake guru
- porn actress
- premarital sex
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- secret life
- porn industry
- sex game
- movie theater
- female director
- female filmmaker
- young
- man
- fame
- waiter
- restaurant
- guru
- live tv
- firefighter
- illegal immigrant
- dance
- birthday party
- catholic
- actor
- socialite
- immigrant
- f rated
- reference to deepak chopra
- manhattan new york city
- times square manhattan new york city
- central park manhattan new york city
- new age music
- theatrical agent
- masturbation
- fired from a job
- drunkenness
- cell phone
- dominatrix
- train
- subway
- happiness
- christianity
- product placement
The Guru Cast
Jimi Mistry leads the cast, with Heather Graham and Marisa Tomei. Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer.
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Director Daisy von Scherler Mayer
More from Daisy von Scherler Mayer
More films directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer, best-rated first: Party Girl, Some Girl(s), Frenemies and More of Me.
The Guru Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Guru 47 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 52% User score
See on TMDB
The Guru Plot Summary
What happens in The Guru from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ramu’s journey begins in his childhood when he, as a young boy, finds himself bored by a Bollywood dance number, prompting his decision to sneak into another theater showcasing John Travolta’s Grease. This experience ignites a passion for Western dance in him. As he grows up, Ramu Gupta, portrayed by Jimi Mistry, establishes himself as a dance instructor at his own studio called the Shanti Dance and Modern Movement, attracting a clientele of middle-aged women looking to regain their youthful exuberance.
Full summary
The whole story of The Guru, scene by scene
The Guru Box Office
The Guru grossed $24.1 million worldwide. $3.1 million came from the US and Canada and $21 million (87%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$24.1M
- US & Canada
- $3.1M
- International
- $21M
The Guru Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Guru.
How Well Do You Know The Guru?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What inspired Ramu to become a Western dance teacher?
Cars in The Guru
25 cars on screen, including the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK 430 A208 and the TVS Scooty ES.
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1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
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The Guru FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Guru, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Guru?
The Guru runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Guru released?
The Guru was released on January 31, 2003.
Who directed The Guru?
The Guru was directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer.
More films by Daisy von Scherler Mayer Who is in the cast of The Guru?
The Guru stars Jimi Mistry, Heather Graham and Marisa Tomei.
How much did The Guru make at the box office?
The Guru grossed $24.1 million worldwide ($3.1 million domestic, $21 million international).
How is The Guru rated?
The Guru has 47 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does The Guru have a post-credit scene?
No. The Guru has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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