A Chef in Love (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1996, A Chef in Love is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Nana Dzhordzhadze, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Pascal Ichak, a larger-than-life French traveller, bon vivant, and chef, who falls in love with Georgia and a Georgian princess in the early 1920s. All is well until the arrival of the Red Army of the Caucasus, as the Soviet revolution that has swept Russian comes to Georgia. Told as a flashback from the present, as a French-Georgian man whose mother was Pascal's lover translates his memoirs for Pascal's niece.
Who’s in it. A Chef in Love stars Pierre Richard as Pascal Ichak, Micheline Presle as Marcelle Ichak, Nino Kirtadzé as Cecilia Abachidze and Jean-Yves Gautier as Anton Gogoladze, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Chef in Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Chef in Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Chef in Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Chef in Love (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Chef in Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Chef in Love worth watching?
- A Chef in Love holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Chef in Love?
- A Chef in Love stars Pierre Richard, Micheline Presle, Nino Kirtadzé, Jean-Yves Gautier and Temuri Qamkhadze.
- When was A Chef in Love released?
- A Chef in Love was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.