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Chef

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After a controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman) pushes him too far, chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) quits his position at a prestigious Los Angeles restaurant. As he tries to figure out what his next step should be, he finds himself in Miami. Carl joins forces with his ex-wife (Sofía Vergara), best friend (John Leguizamo) and son (Emjay Anthony) to launch a food-truck business, and the venture provides a chance to reignite his passion for cooking -- as well as his zest for life and love.
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Chef's charming cast and sharp, funny script add enough spice to make this feel-good comedy a flavorful -- if familiar -- treat.

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Liz Braun Toronto Sun It's such a treat to see such an endearing slice o' life in the middle of this blockbuster season. There's not a single comic book character in sight. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 5, 2015 Full Review Laurence Phelan Independent (UK) The result is a small, unashamedly feel-good film that makes up for what it lacks in dramatic jeopardy with gentle comedy, heartwarming family scenes, ladles of food porn, and time spent among characters you like. Rated: 4/5 Jul 7, 2014 Full Review Kate Muir Times (UK) Chef is a foodie-gasm of a film, directed by and starring Jon Favreau as a designer cook past his sell-by date, who goes on a road trip from Miami to Los Angeles to find his soul -- and soul food. Rated: 3/5 Jul 7, 2014 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Coming on the heels of Iron Man 2, filmmaker Jon Favreau delivers his most personal film yet as a chef responds to a food critic by going back to his roots in 2014's Chef. Rated: 4/5 Dec 31, 2024 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse A lightweight, but enjoyable film; an amuse bouche that may leave you hungry for something more substantial but still manages to satisfy. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 1, 2021 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins When every conflict is quashed within minutes and the predicaments barely register concern, the power to affect audiences dwindles. Rated: 4/10 Dec 4, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dan L. Happy Hogan during the height of the food truck craze. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Fer S Good movie without the typical conflicts seen in this genre. It is perfect for when you just want to feel good the whole time and not think about anything. Good acting, no problems with the movie in general. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/09/25 Full Review Chris R I’m not sure how I missed this all these years, but this is what today’s Movies are missing. This movie has drama, comedy, and is inspirational. All the new movies are doom and gloom, if you haven’t seen this… watch it now! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review HOWARD T Loved the food, the music & the plot :) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/15/25 Full Review Cody G I just really really loved this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/25 Full Review Jamie W One of my favourite feel good films that makes you want to find that passion in your life and go after it! Amazing cast and lovely dialogue. Inspirational and heart warming, with a little more cinematography would have been rated perfect. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/01/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After a controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman) pushes him too far, chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) quits his position at a prestigious Los Angeles restaurant. As he tries to figure out what his next step should be, he finds himself in Miami. Carl joins forces with his ex-wife (Sofía Vergara), best friend (John Leguizamo) and son (Emjay Anthony) to launch a food-truck business, and the venture provides a chance to reignite his passion for cooking -- as well as his zest for life and love.
Director
Jon Favreau
Producer
Sergei Bespalov, Jon Favreau
Screenwriter
Jon Favreau
Distributor
Open Road
Production Co
Aldamisa Entertainment
Rating
R (Some Suggestive References|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 9, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.2M
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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