The Cook (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2008, The Cook is a comedy and horror film directed by Gregg Simon, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Over a long holiday weekend, unable to escape the confines of their sorority house, a handful of unsuspecting girls are left behind to enjoy the quiet sanctuary. The normal house staff has taken off for the weekend, leaving the girls to fend for themselves. Thankfully someone was kind enough to send them a temporary replacement chef to cook their meals.
Who’s in it. The Cook stars Mark Hengst as The Cook, Makinna Ridgway as Amy, Kit Paquin as Bunny and Penny Drake as Anastasia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Cook has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chilling and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cook page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cook tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cook (2008)?
- In US, The Cook is available to stream on Chilling, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cook worth watching?
- The Cook holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cook?
- The Cook stars Mark Hengst, Makinna Ridgway, Kit Paquin, Penny Drake and Nina Fehren.
- When was The Cook released?
- The Cook was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.