Chef(2014)
“Starting from scratch never tasted so good.”
Overview
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.
Director
Jon Favreau
Studio
Altus Media
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$50M
Cast
Jon Favreau
as Carl Casper
John Leguizamo
as Martin
Bobby Cannavale
as Tony
Emjay Anthony
as Percy
Scarlett Johansson
as Molly
Dustin Hoffman
as Riva
Sofía Vergara
as Inez
Oliver Platt
as Ramsey Michel
Amy Sedaris
as Jen
Robert Downey Jr.
as Marvin
Russell Peters
as Miami Cop
Chase Grimm
as Vendor
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$50M
Production Companies
Altus Media • Fairview Entertainment • Prescience
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chef?▼
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What is Chef about?▼
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.
Who directed Chef?▼
Chef was directed by Jon Favreau and released in 2014. It is a comedy film.
How long is Chef?▼
Chef has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Chef?▼
The cast of Chef includes Jon Favreau as Carl Casper, John Leguizamo as Martin, Bobby Cannavale as Tony, Emjay Anthony as Percy, Scarlett Johansson as Molly and more.
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