Kitchen Brigade
Seen it?2022 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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. If you loved Michael Clayton or Giant, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Cathy is a sous-chef wanting to open a restaurant. With financial difficulties, Cathy accepts a job at a shelter for young migrants. At first she hates the job then her passion for cuisine starts to change children's lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Louis-Julien Petit
- Audrey LamyCathy Marie
- François CluzetLorenzo
- Chantal NeuwirthSabine
- Fatoumata KabaFatou
- Yannick KalomboGusGus
- Amadou BahMamadou
- Mamadou KoitaDjibril
- Alpha Oumar BarryAlpha
- Yadaf AwelYadaf
- Demba GuiroDemba