The Seven Chefs (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, The Seven Chefs is a drama film directed by Seiji Izumi, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Traveling chef Ryuji is called back to Tokyo to help save his late teacher’s restaurant. With the help of his close friend Kinu, Ryuji must complete the training of Wataru — the apprentice chosen by his late teacher to become the next master chef — in the art of culinary excellence and running a successful business.
Who’s in it. The Seven Chefs stars Hiroki Matsukata as Ryuji Rindo, Mikihisa Azuma as Wataru Myojin, Koji Matoba as Keizo Morikawa and Miki Sakai as Hanaé Inamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Seven Chefs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seven Chefs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seven Chefs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seven Chefs (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Seven Chefs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Seven Chefs worth watching?
- The Seven Chefs holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Seven Chefs?
- The Seven Chefs stars Hiroki Matsukata, Mikihisa Azuma, Koji Matoba, Miki Sakai and Tomoko Fujita.
- When was The Seven Chefs released?
- The Seven Chefs was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.