Recipe for Life (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Series · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2011, Recipe for Life is a comedy and drama series.

What it’s about. Przepis na życie is a Polish Comedy drama television series produced by Akson Studio for the TVN network. The series was created and written by Polish actress Agnieszka Pilaszewska. The main character is a middle-aged woman whose life changes when her husband leaves her and she loses her job. The only activity that can make her feel better is cooking. This is her passion. The storyline follows her fate, as well as her daughter's and ex-husband's who is now with another woman.

Who’s in it. Recipe for Life stars Piotr Adamczyk as Andrzej Zawadzki, Magdalena Kumorek as Anna Adamowicz, Edyta Olszówka as Pola Madejska and Borys Szyc as cook Jerzy Knape, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Recipe for Life 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 Recipe for Life page.

If you liked it. Fans of Recipe for Life tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Recipe for Life (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Recipe for Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Recipe for Life worth watching?
Recipe for Life holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Recipe for Life?
Recipe for Life stars Piotr Adamczyk, Magdalena Kumorek, Edyta Olszówka, Borys Szyc and Maja Ostaszewska.
When was Recipe for Life released?
Recipe for Life was released in 2011.