Kitchen (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 8.5

Released in 1997, Kitchen is a drama film directed by Yim Ho, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Aggie is suffering a great pain after the death of her Grandmother. She has no one else so she moves in with her Godmother and her son, Louie. Aggie does not speak a single word, the pain she is going through is unimaginable, and this portrayal is simply stunning in its sadness and grief. Louie and Wah try to make her feel at home, and soon Aggie's passion for cooking shines through her sadness.
Who’s in it. Kitchen stars Jordan Chan as Louie, Yasuko Tomita as Aggie, Law Kar-Ying as Emma / Wah and Karen Mok as Jenny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Kitchen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kitchen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kitchen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kitchen (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kitchen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kitchen worth watching?
- Kitchen holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kitchen?
- Kitchen stars Jordan Chan, Yasuko Tomita, Law Kar-Ying, Karen Mok and Lau Siu-Ming.
- When was Kitchen released?
- Kitchen was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.
