Umami (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2023, Umami is a comedy and drama film directed by Slony Sow, running about 92 minutes. “Food is symbolic of talk when the words are missing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following a near-death experience France's leading chef throws himself into a quest seeking the flavor that has confounded his life since he was defeated by a Japanese chef's bowl of noodles as a young man.
Who’s in it. Umami stars Gérard Depardieu as Gabriel, Pierre Richard as Rufus, Sandrine Bonnaire as Louise and Antoine Duléry as Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Umami has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Umami page.
If you liked it. Fans of Umami tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Umami (2023)?
- In US, Umami is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Umami worth watching?
- Umami holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Umami?
- Umami stars Gérard Depardieu, Pierre Richard, Sandrine Bonnaire, Antoine Duléry and YOU.
- When was Umami released?
- Umami was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.