Unusual Cooking (1908): cast, story & where to watch
1908 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1908, Unusual Cooking is an animation, comedy and fantasy film directed by Segundo de Chomón, running about 3 minutes.
What it’s about. A chef comes into the kitchen and throws a lot of rags on the floor: he then casts a spell over them, and immediately they take the form of human beings, and dance a wild saraband around the place. After performing many unique tricks they disappear into space, and are replaced by a group of knives and forks, pans, kettles and spoons. (Moving Picture World)
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Unusual Cooking has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unusual Cooking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unusual Cooking tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unusual Cooking (1908)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unusual Cooking change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unusual Cooking worth watching?
- Unusual Cooking holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Unusual Cooking released?
- Unusual Cooking was released in 1908, with a runtime of about 3 minutes.