Chef
Seen it?2014 | 114 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$50 million worldwide on a $11 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Favreau
- Jon FavreauCarl Casper
- John LeguizamoMartin
- Bobby CannavaleTony
- Emjay AnthonyPercy
- Scarlett JohanssonMolly
- Dustin HoffmanRiva
- Sofía VergaraInez
- Oliver PlattRamsey Michel
- Amy SedarisJen
- Robert Downey Jr.Marvin