Eat Drink Man Woman
Seen it?1994 | 123 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Always Be My Maybe or What's Eating Gilbert Grape, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu lives in modern day Taipei, with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. Soon, each daughter encounters a new man in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$24 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 110K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ang Lee
- Lung SihungMr. Chu
- Yang Kuei-meiJia-Jen
- Jacklyn Wu Chien-LienJia-Chien
- Wang Yu-wenJia-Ning
- Sylvia ChangJin-Rong
- Winston ChaoLi Kai
- Chen Chao-jungGuo Lun
- Lester Chan Chit-manRaymond
- Chen YuRachel
- Gua Ah-lehMadame Liang