The Red Kitchen (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, The Red Kitchen is a drama film directed by Paule Baillargeon, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. On a wedding day, women are confined to the kitchen to prepare the meal while the men wait to be served. While men talk politics and sports, women talk about their condition. A teenager observes the gap between the sexes. Co-directed by two actresses, Paule Baillargeon and Frederique Collin, The Red Kitchen is the birth of the Quebec women's cinema. The birth of the film was difficult, and funding has been largely achieved through donations from friends and a benefit concert. This war of the sexes takes place in a demanding formal research, based on the improvisation of the actors, whose preparation took place over long sessions in the workshop. The end result mixes black humour, horror and a very expressive fantasy that gave rise to heated debates.
Who’s in it. The Red Kitchen stars Michèle Mercure as The bride, Han Masson as Daybe, Catherine Brunelle as Darling and Marie Ouellet as Mireille, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Red Kitchen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Kitchen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Kitchen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Kitchen (1980)?
- In CA, The Red Kitchen is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Red Kitchen worth watching?
- The Red Kitchen holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Red Kitchen?
- The Red Kitchen stars Michèle Mercure, Han Masson, Catherine Brunelle, Marie Ouellet and Monique Mercure.
- When was The Red Kitchen released?
- The Red Kitchen was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.