Soul Kitchen (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2009, Soul Kitchen is a comedy and drama film directed by Fatih Akın, running about 99 minutes. “Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Hamburg, German-Greek chef Zinos unknowingly disturbs the peace in his locals-only restaurant by hiring a more talented chef.
Who’s in it. Soul Kitchen stars Adam Bousdoukos as Zinos Kazantsakis, Birol Ünel as Shayn Weiss, Moritz Bleibtreu as Ilias Kazantsakis and Anna Bederke as Lucia Faust, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Soul Kitchen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soul Kitchen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soul Kitchen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soul Kitchen (2009)?
- In US, Soul Kitchen is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Soul Kitchen worth watching?
- Soul Kitchen holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Soul Kitchen?
- Soul Kitchen stars Adam Bousdoukos, Birol Ünel, Moritz Bleibtreu, Anna Bederke and Pheline Roggan.
- When was Soul Kitchen released?
- Soul Kitchen was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.