Spinning Plates (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 2013, Spinning Plates is a documentary film directed by Joseph Levy, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Spinning Plates is a documentary about three extraordinary restaurants and the incredible people who make them what they are. A cutting-edge restaurant named the seventh-best in the world whose chef must battle a life-threatening obstacle to pursue his passion. A 150-year-old family restaurant still standing only because of the unbreakable bond with its community. A fledgling Mexican restaurant whose owners are risking everything just to survive and provide for their young daughter. Their unforgettable stories of family, legacy, passion and survival come together to reveal how meaningful food can be, and the power it has to connect us to one another.
Who’s in it. Spinning Plates stars Grant Achatz, Cindy Breitbach as Herself, Mike Breitbach as Himself and Thomas Keller as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Spinning Plates has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spinning Plates page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spinning Plates (2013)?
- In US, Spinning Plates is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spinning Plates worth watching?
- Spinning Plates holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spinning Plates?
- Spinning Plates stars Grant Achatz, Cindy Breitbach, Mike Breitbach and Thomas Keller.
- When was Spinning Plates released?
- Spinning Plates was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.