20 food movies for those who love to cook and eat good food.
Food isn’t just fuel—it’s an art, a passion, and, quite honestly, one of life’s greatest joys.
For those of us who love to cook, eat, or simply watch others wield a chefs knife like a samurai, food movies offer the perfect blend of entertainment and culinary inspiration.
These 20 films about the world of food and cooking will make your stomach growl and your soul smile.
So, if you have the love and passion for food that I do, than you will want to watch these 20 movies for all things food!
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When a temperamental chef gets fed up with critics and bosses, he swaps his posh kitchen for a food truck, cooking up both killer Cuban sandwiches and some long lost happiness. This movie is love letter to food, with mouthwatering dishes and lots of fun.
2. Burnt (2015)
Actors: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Daniel Brühl
A once disgraced chef claws his way back into the elite culinary world, aiming for a third Michelin star while battling his inner demons. This film is a celebration of the relentless pursuit of culinary perfection.
A blogger takes on the ultimate foodie challenge of cooking every recipe from Julia Child’s famous cookbook, while Julia herself reminds us all that butter is a universal love language. This movie is proof that you can find meaning in life one delicious, buttery recipe at a time.
A rat with a refined palate teams up with a clumsy chef to prove that anyone (even a rodent) can rule the kitchen, much to the dismay of health inspectors everywhere. This animated masterpiece will have you craving French cuisine and questioning whether the raccoon in your trash is secretly a Michelin-star chef.
A tightly wound chef learns to loosen up and sprinkle a little love into her dishes when an adorable niece and a charming sous-chef upend her life. This romantic foodie flick my have you wanting to whip up a gourmet meal, or at least order takeout from somewhere fancy.
6. Dinner Rush (2000)
Actors: Danny Aiello, Edoardo Ballerini, John Corbett
A bustling NYC restaurant becomes the stage for a single wild night of mobsters, art snobs, and chef drama… oh, and some incredible Italian food. Equal parts tension, flavor, and a dash of family dysfunction for garnish.
Two brothers pin their hopes of saving their struggling Italian restaurant on one perfect dinner, complete with a show stopping timpano. This film is a heartfelt tribute to authentic cooking and the kind of meals that bring people together.
8. Mostly Martha (2001)
Actors: Martina Gedeck, Maxime Foerste, Sergio Castellitto
A meticulous chef’s life gets turned upside down when she becomes the guardian of her young niece and butts heads with an unorthodox new sous-chef. With its mix of heartfelt moments and culinary passion, this movie shows how food can heal and connect us in unexpected ways.
9. The Menu (2022)
Actors: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult
An exclusive dinner at a remote restaurant takes a dark turn as the head chef serves up more than just an avant-garde tasting menu. This is a satirical look at high-end dining that may leave you both intrigued by and slightly wary of the next fancy meal have at a restaurant.
Two friends embark on a restaurant tour across the UK, combining gourmet meals with hilarious banter and celebrity impressions. It’s a witty exploration of friendship and fine dining.
This documentary takes us into the obsessive world of ramen masters, following one chef’s journey to perfect the ultimate bowl of noodles. It’s basically like a love letter to ramen.
A teenage prodigy shakes up the culinary world, creating fine-dining experiences from his family’s kitchen before taking on the global stage. This inspiring documentary celebrates youthful ambition and the artistry of food, showing that age is no limit to greatness in the kitchen.
13. Woman on Top (2000)
Actors: Penélope Cruz, Murilo Benício, Harold Perrineau
A talented chef moves to San Francisco to reinvent herself after heartbreak, blending sensual Brazilian flavors with a dash of magic. This movie is a vibrant celebration of food as a source of passion, healing, and self discovery.
14. Simply Irresistible (1999)
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Actors: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean Patrick Flanery, Patricia Clarkson
A struggling chef discovers that her emotions have a magical effect on the dishes she creates, changing the lives of everyone who eats them. This whimsical rom-com serves up food as an enchanting, transformative force, sprinkled with a touch of fairy tale charm.
A group of grocery store items learns the horrifying truth about their destiny, leading to an outrageous, food filled quest for survival. This irreverent animated comedy flips the script on food movies, turning dinner into an existential (and hilariously raunchy) crisis.
16. East Side Sushi (2014)
Actors: Diana Elizabeth Torres, Yutaka Takeuchi, Rodrigo Duarte Clark
A Latina single mother breaks barriers as she pursues her dream of becoming a sushi chef in a traditionally male dominated kitchen. This heartfelt film highlights the universal power of food to transcend cultures and challenge stereotypes.
A retired chef communicates with his three daughters through elaborate Sunday dinners, revealing unspoken truths and family dynamics. This beautifully crafted story is a testament to how food can express love, tradition, and the complexities of family relationships.
A mysterious French chef transforms a small Danish village by preparing an extravagant feast that awakens their senses and spirits. This classic film celebrates the transformative joy of food as both art and a gift of love and generosity.
19. The Ramen Girl (2008)
Actors: Brittany Murphy, Toshiyuki Nishida, Sohee Park
An aimless American woman in Tokyo discovers her calling when she apprentices under a grumpy ramen chef to learn the art of making soulful noodles. It’s a charming film about finding purpose, with ramen serving as both the metaphor and the delicious centerpiece.
Aoy, a young woman working at her family’s noodle restaurant in Bangkok, is invited to join “Hunger,” Thailand’s premier luxury chef’s table team led by the notoriously demanding Chef Paul. This Thai drama explores the world of fine dining with themes of ambition, artistry, and the sacrifices one makes in the pursuit of culinary excellence.
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