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Movie Info

Release Date: May 08, 2014
Runtime: 114 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (18)
Genres:
Comedy
Budget: $11,000,000
Revenue: $50,440,695
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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87%
Tomatometer
68
68/100
Metacritic
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7.1/10
TMDB
3,595 votes
7.3/10
IMDb
249,808 votes
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Chef

2014

"Savor the flavors of passion and creativity."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: La Receta de la Felicidad? 🇩🇪 DE: Kiss the Cook: So schmeckt das Leben? 🇮🇹 IT: Chef - La ricetta perfetta? 🇯🇵 JA: シェフ 三ツ星フードトラック始めました:2014? 🇰🇷 KO: American Chef? All international titles (18) →
Comedy 114 min 7.3/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

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Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Available in Romania on Netflix

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Box Office

Budget: $11,000,000
Revenue: $50,440,695
Profit $39,440,695
ROI +358.6% (4.6x)

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Keywords

#duringcreditsstinger 233 #parent child relationship 130 #road trip 71 #affectation 35 #semi autobiographical 29 #ex-husband ex-wife relationship 12 #chef 10 #social media 9 #food 8 #gastronomia 6 #restaurant owner 2 #twitter 2 #food truck 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Chef

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  • Jon Favreau wrote and directed 'Chef' as a way to reconnect with his culinary roots, having trained under a chef before his film career took off.

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  • The film features a cameo by renowned chef Roy Choi, who also served as a culinary consultant to ensure the authenticity of the food presented in the movie.

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  • In one scene, the food truck is named 'El Jefe', which translates to 'The Boss' in Spanish; this serves as a nod to Carl's journey of reclaiming his creative authority.

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  • Jon Favreau and John Leguizamo had previously worked together in the film 'The Pest', making their reunion in 'Chef' a notable point for fans of both actors.

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  • During the scene where Carl Casper is preparing food in the truck, the camera captures the intricate details of the cooking process, highlighting the film's focus on the art of cooking.

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  • There is a continuity error in one scene where the amount of food in the truck appears to change between shots, suggesting some editing inconsistencies.

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  • The film shares thematic similarities with Favreau's earlier work, 'Swingers', in its exploration of personal growth and the pursuit of passion.

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