Babette's Feast (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1987, Babette's Feast is a comedy and drama film directed by Gabriel Axel, running about 102 minutes. “Artistic, sensual and sacred passions unite in Babette's Feast.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late 19th century Denmark.
Who’s in it. Babette's Feast stars Stéphane Audran as Babette Hersant, Bodil Kjer as Filippa, Birgitte Federspiel as Martine and Jarl Kulle as Gen. Lorens Löwenhielm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Babette's Feast has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babette's Feast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babette's Feast tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babette's Feast (1987)?
- In US, Babette's Feast is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Babette's Feast worth watching?
- Babette's Feast holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Babette's Feast?
- Babette's Feast stars Stéphane Audran, Bodil Kjer, Birgitte Federspiel, Jarl Kulle and Jean-Philippe Lafont.
- When was Babette's Feast released?
- Babette's Feast was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.