Eating (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1990, Eating is a comedy and drama film directed by Henry Jaglom, running about 110 minutes. “A very serious comedy about women & food.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At a spacious house in Los Angeles, Helene is turning 40-years old and her friends whom include French filmmaker Martine, house guest Sophie, and Lydia throw her a party. But also there is Kate a friend turning 30, and Sadie a Hollywood film agent turning 50. So, all of Helene's, Kate's, and Sadie's friends arrive for the party where Martine films the events with her movie camera and the shocking secrets revealed by Helene's mother Whitney, and her younger sister Nancy whom confide in their interviews about their obsession with food, and their roles in life.
Who’s in it. Eating stars Nelly Alard as Martine, Lisa Blake Richards as Helene, Frances Bergen as Whitney and Mary Crosby as Kate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Eating has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eating page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eating tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eating (1990)?
- In US, Eating is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eating worth watching?
- Eating holds an audience score of 2.0 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 Eating?
- Eating stars Nelly Alard, Lisa Blake Richards, Frances Bergen, Mary Crosby and Gwen Welles.
- When was Eating released?
- Eating was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.