The Cake Eaters (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2007, The Cake Eaters is a drama and romance film directed by Mary Stuart Masterson, running about 86 minutes. “Love is the Frosting...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The death of the Kimbrough family matriarch affects the three male survivors of the clan. Widower Easy tries to reconnect with his old flame, Marg. Eldest son and struggling musician Guy moves back to town, feeling guilty that he missed the funeral. His brother, Beagle, who was his mother's caretaker, falls for Marg's granddaughter, Georgia, a chronically ill girl who fears her time is growing short.
Who’s in it. The Cake Eaters stars Kristen Stewart as Georgia Kaminski, Aaron Stanford as Beagle, Bruce Dern as Easy and Elizabeth Ashley as Marg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Cake Eaters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cake Eaters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cake Eaters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cake Eaters (2007)?
- In GB, The Cake Eaters is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cake Eaters worth watching?
- The Cake Eaters holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cake Eaters?
- The Cake Eaters stars Kristen Stewart, Aaron Stanford, Bruce Dern, Elizabeth Ashley and Jayce Bartok.
- When was The Cake Eaters released?
- The Cake Eaters was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.