Chef's Special (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, Chef's Special is a comedy film directed by Nacho G. Velilla, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Maxi thinks his life is perfect. He is a famous cook who owns a successful restaurant in Chueca and is living his life as a gay man without much complex. But when his son Edu and his daughter Alba appear, and a new attractive neighbor comes along, it will have a strong effect on his life resulting in his values being challenged for ever.
Who’s in it. Chef's Special stars Javier Cámara as Maxi, Lola Dueñas as Alex, Fernando Tejero as Ramiro and Benjamín Vicuña as Horacio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Chef's Special has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chef's Special page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chef's Special tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chef's Special (2008)?
- In US, Chef's Special is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chef's Special worth watching?
- Chef's Special holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chef's Special?
- Chef's Special stars Javier Cámara, Lola Dueñas, Fernando Tejero, Benjamín Vicuña and Luis Varela.
- When was Chef's Special released?
- Chef's Special was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.