A Touch of Spice (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2003, A Touch of Spice is a comedy and drama film directed by Tassos Boulmetis, running about 108 minutes. “Cinnamon... is bitter and sweet, just like a woman” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "A Touch of Spice" is a story about Fanis, a young Greek boy growing up in Istanbul, whose grandfather, a culinary philosopher and mentor, teaches him that both food and life require a little salt to give them flavor. They both require... A Touch of Spice. Fanis grows up to become an excellent cook and uses his cooking skills to spice up the lives of those around him. 35 years later he leaves Athens and travels back to his birthplace of Istanbul to reunite with his grandfather and his first love. He travels back only to realize that he forgot to put a little bit of spice in his own life.
Who’s in it. A Touch of Spice stars Georges Corraface as Fanis Iakovidis (40 years old), Ieroklis Michaelidis as Savvas Iakovidis, Renia Louizidou as Soultana Iakovidou and Stelios Mainas as Uncle Emilios, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Touch of Spice 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 A Touch of Spice page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Touch of Spice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Touch of Spice (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Touch of Spice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Touch of Spice worth watching?
- A Touch of Spice holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Touch of Spice?
- A Touch of Spice stars Georges Corraface, Ieroklis Michaelidis, Renia Louizidou, Stelios Mainas and Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos.
- When was A Touch of Spice released?
- A Touch of Spice was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.