Chef movie poster

Chef

"Starting from scratch never tasted so good."

May 8, 2014 1h 54m 7.1/10 (3,521 votes)

Originally released in 2014. Chef is a comedy film. directed by Jon Favreau.

Starring Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo, and Bobby Cannavale

Synopsis

When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 8, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
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User Rating 7.1/10 Great (3,521 votes)
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Budget $11M Production budget
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Box Office $50.4M 4.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$11,000,000
Revenue
$50,440,695

Production Companies

  • Altus Media
  • Fairview Entertainment
  • Prescience

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chef about?

When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's nex...

Who directed Chef?

Chef was directed by Jon Favreau.

How long is Chef?

Chef has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was Chef released?

Chef was released on May 8, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Chef?

The main cast of Chef includes Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo, Bobby Cannavale, Emjay Anthony, Scarlett Johansson.

Is Chef worth watching?

Chef has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 3,521 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.