How to Cook Your Life (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2007, How to Cook Your Life is a documentary film directed by Doris Dörrie, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. A Zen priest in San Francisco and cookbook author use Zen Buddhism and cooking to relate to everyday life.

Who’s in it. How to Cook Your Life stars Edward Espe Brown as himself and Doris Dörrie as herself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, How to Cook Your Life has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Cook Your Life page.

If you liked it. Fans of How to Cook Your Life tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch How to Cook Your Life (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for How to Cook Your Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is How to Cook Your Life worth watching?
How to Cook Your Life holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in How to Cook Your Life?
How to Cook Your Life stars Edward Espe Brown and Doris Dörrie.
When was How to Cook Your Life released?
How to Cook Your Life was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.