House Specialty (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1978, House Specialty is a comedy film directed by Sophie Tatischeff, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. Sophie Tatischeff's short film set in the small town of Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre, three decades after its use in her father's film 'Jour de Fête'. The conversation from a typical village bar is transplanted to a patisserie with particularly tempting tartlets: 'No reason for us not to have another' says one habitué; 'no more for me thanks,' says another. 'A shortbread at this time of day?' asks the woman behind the counter.
Who’s in it. House Specialty stars Dominique Lavanant as Christiane and Gilberte Géniat.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, House Specialty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House Specialty page.
If you liked it. Fans of House Specialty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House Specialty (1978)?
- In US, House Specialty is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is House Specialty worth watching?
- House Specialty holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House Specialty?
- House Specialty stars Dominique Lavanant and Gilberte Géniat.
- When was House Specialty released?
- House Specialty was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.