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The Chef

Original title: Comme un chef
  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
17K
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The Chef (2012)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
A veteran chef faces off against his restaurant group's new CEO, who wants to the establishment to lose a star from its rating in order to bring in a younger chef who specializes in molecula... Read allA veteran chef faces off against his restaurant group's new CEO, who wants to the establishment to lose a star from its rating in order to bring in a younger chef who specializes in molecular gastronomy.A veteran chef faces off against his restaurant group's new CEO, who wants to the establishment to lose a star from its rating in order to bring in a younger chef who specializes in molecular gastronomy.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
17K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Daniel Cohen
  • Writers
    • Daniel Cohen
    • Olivier Dazat
  • Stars
    • Jean Reno
    • Michaël Youn
    • Raphaëlle Agogué
Top credits
  • Director
    • Daniel Cohen
  • Writers
    • Daniel Cohen
    • Olivier Dazat
  • Stars
    • Jean Reno
    • Michaël Youn
    • Raphaëlle Agogué
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos4

    Bande-annonce [OV]
    Trailer 1:32
    Bande-annonce [OV]
    The Chef
    Trailer 1:40
    The Chef
    Le Chef
    Trailer 2:10
    Le Chef
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:11
    Official Trailer

    Photos26

    Jean Reno in The Chef (2012)
    Jean Reno in The Chef (2012)
    Jean Reno and Michaël Youn in The Chef (2012)
    Michaël Youn in The Chef (2012)
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    Jean Reno and Michaël Youn in The Chef (2012)
    The Chef (2012)
    Jean Reno and Michaël Youn in The Chef (2012)
    Santiago Segura and Michaël Youn in The Chef (2012)
    Jean Reno and Michaël Youn in The Chef (2012)

    Top cast

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    Jean Reno
    Jean Reno
    • Alexandre Lagarde
    Michaël Youn
    Michaël Youn
    • Jacky Bonnot
    Raphaëlle Agogué
    • Béatrice
    Julien Boisselier
    Julien Boisselier
    • Stanislas Matter
    Salomé Stévenin
    • Amandine
    Pierre Vernier
    Pierre Vernier
    • Paul Matter
    Santiago Segura
    Santiago Segura
    • Juan
    Serge Larivière
    Serge Larivière
    • Titi
    Geneviève Casile
    • La mère de Béatrice
    Issa Doumbia
    Issa Doumbia
    • Moussa
    Bun-hay Mean
    • Chang
    André Penvern
    • Le père de Béatrice
    Rebecca Miquel
    • Carole
    James Gerard
    James Gerard
    • Cyril Boss
    • (as James Gérard)
    Henri Payet
    • Thibault
    Franck de la Personne
    Franck de la Personne
    • Client Cargo
    Céline Caussimon
    • Cliente Cargo
    Jeanne Ferron
    • Dame du vestiaire
    • Director
      • Daniel Cohen
    • Writers
      • Daniel Cohen
      • Olivier Dazat
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie was made in two different countries: Spain and France, and translated into four different languages: Spanish, English, Japanese, French.
    • Quotes

      Jacky Bonnot: I can make it beef bourguignon?

      Nurse: In two, three years.

      Jacky Bonnot: Why is it taking so long?

      Nurse: It's a baby.

    • Crazy credits
      After the end credits, there is an out-take of Juan (the Spanish molecular cuisine chef) chasing ducks in a back yard.
    • Connections
      Featured in Touche pas à mon poste!: Spéciale Journée de la Femme (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Onward Home
      Written by Morita Makoto and Katsumi Sato

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Mediocre but pleasant
    It is a story about events related to a chef, his work, his kitchen and a young associate. There are the usual sorts of back stories, but nothing elaborate.

    In fact, "nothing elaborate" is probably a good way to describe this movie.

    There are few aspects that had me actually laughing - mostly the scene with the 'Japanese' customers. The rest raised a few smiles along the way. It was a pleasant passing of time.

    The best part of the movie was the appearance of an actress named Rebecca Miquel as Carole. Stunning.

    If you want to laugh at events in the kitchen you would be much better off watch the TV series Whites.
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    10
    • mformoviesandmore
    • Sep 11, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 20, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Spain
    • Official sites
      • Official site (France)
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • French
      • Spanish
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Le Chef
    • Production companies
      • Gaumont
      • TF1 Films Production
      • A Contracorriente Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $342,667
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,290
      • Jun 22, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,245,235
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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