The Recipe (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2010, The Recipe is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Lee Seo-goon, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A man on death-row wants to taste "doenjang jjigae" (a spicy Korean bean paste stew) before he dies. Television producer Choi Yu-Jin hears of the inmate and researches his story for an upcoming news report. Choi Yu-Jin then comes across a mysterious woman named Jang Hye-Jin who makes doenjang jjigae that brings tears of joy to those who tastes her recipe. As Choi Yu-Jin delves further, he learns of Jang Hye-Jin's heart breaking relationship with Kim Hyun-Soo.
Who’s in it. The Recipe stars Lee Yo-won as Jang Hye-jin, Ryu Seung-ryong as Choi Yoo-jin, Yoo Seung-mok as Kim Deuk-goo and Cho Seong-ha as Park Min / Park Goo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Recipe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Recipe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Recipe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Recipe (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Recipe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Recipe worth watching?
- The Recipe holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Recipe?
- The Recipe stars Lee Yo-won, Ryu Seung-ryong, Yoo Seung-mok, Cho Seong-ha and Lee Dong-wook.
- When was The Recipe released?
- The Recipe was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.