Cooking History (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2009, Cooking History is a documentary film directed by Peter Kerekeš, running about 88 minutes. “6 Wars, 11 Recipes, 60.361.024 Dead” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary about army cooks and how the everyday needs of thousands of armed stomachs affect the victories and defeats of statesmen. The film is based on eleven meals based on recipes from the Second World War till the war in Chechnya; from France through the Balkans to Russia.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Cooking History has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cooking History page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cooking History (2009)?
- In US, Cooking History is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cooking History worth watching?
- Cooking History holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Cooking History released?
- Cooking History was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.