What's For Dinner (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1940, What's For Dinner is a documentary film directed by Ruby Grierson, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. The challenge of what to feed her family weighs on the mind of hard-pressed Mrs Bond in this surreal wartime film made for the Ministry of Food.
Who’s in it. What's For Dinner stars Alec Clunes as Commentator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, What's For Dinner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What's For Dinner page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What's For Dinner (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What's For Dinner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What's For Dinner worth watching?
- What's For Dinner 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 What's For Dinner?
- What's For Dinner stars Alec Clunes.
- When was What's For Dinner released?
- What's For Dinner was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.