A Place at the Table (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, A Place at the Table is a documentary film directed by Kristi Jacobson, running about 84 minutes. “One Nation. Underfed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Using personal stories, this powerful documentary illuminates the plight of the 49 million Americans struggling with food insecurity. A single mother, a small-town policeman and a farmer are among those for whom putting food on the table is a daily battle.
Who’s in it. A Place at the Table stars Jeff Bridges as Self, Tom Colicchio as Self, Mariana Chilton as Self and Ken Cook as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Place at the Table has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video 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 A Place at the Table page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Place at the Table tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Place at the Table (2012)?
- In US, A Place at the Table is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video 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 A Place at the Table worth watching?
- A Place at the Table holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Place at the Table?
- A Place at the Table stars Jeff Bridges, Tom Colicchio, Mariana Chilton, Ken Cook and Barbie Izquierdo.
- When was A Place at the Table released?
- A Place at the Table was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.