Eat Drink Man Woman (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1994, Eat Drink Man Woman is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ang Lee, running about 123 minutes. “A comedy to arouse your appetite.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu and his family live in modern day Taipei, Taiwan. He lives with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. Soon, each of the daughters encounter new men in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes. Since the family has difficulty expressing their love for each other, the intricate preparation of banquet quality dishes for their Sunday dinners is the surrogate for their familial feelings.
Who’s in it. Eat Drink Man Woman stars Sihung Lung as Chu, Yang Kuei-mei as Jia-Jen, Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien as Jia-Chien and Wang Yu-wen as Jia-Ning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Eat Drink Man Woman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eat Drink Man Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eat Drink Man Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)?
- In US, Eat Drink Man Woman is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eat Drink Man Woman worth watching?
- Eat Drink Man Woman holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eat Drink Man Woman?
- Eat Drink Man Woman stars Sihung Lung, Yang Kuei-mei, Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien, Wang Yu-wen and Winston Chao.
- When was Eat Drink Man Woman released?
- Eat Drink Man Woman was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.