Chef (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2014, Chef is a comedy film directed by Jon Favreau, running about 114 minutes. “Starting from scratch never tasted so good.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Chef stars Jon Favreau as Carl Casper, Sofía Vergara as Inez, Emjay Anthony as Percy and John Leguizamo as Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Chef has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $46M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, fuboTV and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chef page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chef tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chef (2014)?
- In US, Chef is available to stream on Netflix, fuboTV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chef worth watching?
- Chef holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chef?
- Chef stars Jon Favreau, Sofía Vergara, Emjay Anthony, John Leguizamo and Scarlett Johansson.
- When was Chef released?
- Chef was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.