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Writer/director Éric Besnard's mouth-watering new historical comedy indelibly pairs Grégory Gadebois and Isabelle Carré as a gifted chef and his unlikely protégé, who must find the resolve to free themselves from servitude. In 1789 France, just prior to the Revolution, gastronomy is strictly the domain of the aristocrats; indeed, the prestige of a noble house is entirely dependent on the quality and reputation of its table. So, when the talented but prideful cook Manceron (Gadebois) serves an unapproved dish of his own creation at a dinner hosted by the self-entitled Duke of Chamfort (C'est La Vie's Benjamin Lavernhe), the repercussions are brutal, and he is promptly dismissed. The wounded Manceron swears off his passion and retreats with his son to a regional inn visited only infrequently by travellers, and where vegetable soup is the common meal. But when a mysterious woman (Carré) arrives and offers to pay to become his apprentice, the stage is set for a wildly enjoyable tale of reignited passion, mentorship and revenge... and of the creation of France's very first restaurant. Joining the ranks of films such as Big Night, Chocolat and Babette's Feast in its joyous depiction of the preparation and love of fine cuisine, DELICIOUS is just that.
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Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 01/13/2022
Should your New Year's watching require the occasional break from grim awards fare and grimmer real-world news, you could do a lot worse than this well-intentioned tale of mirthful mouthfuls and other appetites. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 01/13/2022
4/4
[A] mouthwatering foodie drama that is as appetizing as the dishes whipped up in it. Go to Full Review Trace Sauveur Austin Chronicle 01/13/2022
It looks like an authentic period drama and has a pleasant spirit, even if it has difficulty keeping things totally interesting. Go to Full Review Jen Shieff New Zealand Herald 01/07/2025
4/5
Louise's mysterious purpose adds to an already interesting plot, peppered with accidents and obstacles. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/16/2022
4.5/5
DP Jean-Marie Dreujou’s breathtaking images go well beyond the sumptuous dishes. The rolling hills, the grassy meadows, the autumn colors – they are all shot with a painterly beauty and would make for a stunning coffee table book. Go to Full Review James Hanton Outtake Mag 05/24/2022
4 / 5
Delicious is far more than tasty eye candy. Strip back the inescapably gobsmacking palette, and you have an enveloping story of regret, freedom and will set against the backdrop of pre-revolutionary France. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kyle M @RT77296778 Feb 12 Though debatable by factual uncertainty over the convincing narrative, it thoughtfully serves the piqued wonder in ideal style eponymously adjacent with a well-rooted vision borderlines probability whilst conventionally performed amid layered commentary. (B) See more Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 3 Funny in 1 hour and 52 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 2022-2025 by Amazon MGM Studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed on January 14th, 2022, in color!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jenn Rose S @RT92892587 Oct 5 Like a very good meal, this little movie is quietly thoughtful and served at a perfect pace. It left me thinking not just about food but about the magic of theater that is always a part of truly great hospitality experiences. I went to bed happy after seeing this charming movie. I wish there were more movies like this! See more Chloe C @RT57175285 Sep 12 I was enjoying this movie a whole lot until they started abusing animals. By no means should a live rabbit be picked up by the ears. Absolutely disgusting behavior by the animal handler to allow something like this. See more petrs l @petrs 08/25/2024 Gorgous, entertaining, great story, great acting, great sets and gowns, it is a perfect movie! See more J K @RT45085245 04/01/2024 So glad I got around to watching it. Gorgeous everything. All around so well done. It definitely deserves more recognition. See more Read all reviews
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Éric Besnard

Director

Grégory Gadebois

Pierre Manceron

Isabelle Carré

Louise

Benjamin Lavernhe

Duc de Chamfort

Guillaume de Tonquedec

Hyacinthe

Christian Bouillette

Jacob

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Synopsis Writer/director Éric Besnard's mouth-watering new historical comedy indelibly pairs Grégory Gadebois and Isabelle Carré as a gifted chef and his unlikely protégé, who must find the resolve to free themselves from servitude. In 1789 France, just prior to the Revolution, gastronomy is strictly the domain of the aristocrats; indeed, the prestige of a noble house is entirely dependent on the quality and reputation of its table. So, when the talented but prideful cook Manceron (Gadebois) serves an unapproved dish of his own creation at a dinner hosted by the self-entitled Duke of Chamfort (C'est La Vie's Benjamin Lavernhe), the repercussions are brutal, and he is promptly dismissed. The wounded Manceron swears off his passion and retreats with his son to a regional inn visited only infrequently by travellers, and where vegetable soup is the common meal. But when a mysterious woman (Carré) arrives and offers to pay to become his apprentice, the stage is set for a wildly enjoyable tale of reignited passion, mentorship and revenge... and of the creation of France's very first restaurant. Joining the ranks of films such as Big Night, Chocolat and Babette's Feast in its joyous depiction of the preparation and love of fine cuisine, DELICIOUS is just that.
Director
Éric Besnard
Producer
Christophe Rossignon, Philip Boëffard
Screenwriter
Éric Besnard, Nicolas Boukhrief
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co
SND Groupe M6, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, RTBF, Nord-Ouest Films, Voo & be TV, Artémis Productions, Shelter prod
Genre
History, Drama, Comedy
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 14, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 14, 2022
Runtime
1h 52m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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