The Cabbage Soup (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1981, The Cabbage Soup is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Jean Girault, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Two buddy farmers are visited by aliens who like their domestic cabbage soup.
Who’s in it. The Cabbage Soup stars Louis de Funès as Claude Ratinier (Le Glaude), Jean Carmet as Francis Chérasse (Le Bombé), Jacques Villeret as L'Oxien (La Denrée) and Claude Gensac as Amelie Poulangeard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Cabbage Soup has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cabbage Soup page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cabbage Soup tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cabbage Soup (1981)?
- In CA, The Cabbage Soup is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cabbage Soup worth watching?
- The Cabbage Soup holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cabbage Soup?
- The Cabbage Soup stars Louis de Funès, Jean Carmet, Jacques Villeret, Claude Gensac and Christine Dejoux.
- When was The Cabbage Soup released?
- The Cabbage Soup was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.