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Feb 13, 2024 · After much heated debate, here, in chronological order, our list of the 38 finest food movies. — Amy McCarthy, reporter
- Ratatouille. Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano. 240 votes. A story centered around a rat named Remy, Ratatouille captivates the audience with its unique and inspiring tale of a rodent that follows his dream of becoming a talented chef.
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum. 162 votes. The 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, based on the Roald Dahl novel, takes audiences on an unforgettable adventure through a fantastical confectionery wonderland.
- Julie & Julia. Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci. 128 votes. Inspired by two true stories, Julie & Julia intertwines the lives of renowned chef Julia Child and New York blogger Julie Powell, showcasing their shared passion for cooking and the transformative power of food.
- Chef. Jon Favreau, Sofía Vergara, John Leguizamo. 141 votes. Directed and starring Jon Favreau, Chef tells the relatable, heartwarming story of a professional cook who starts a food truck business to regain his creative passion.
- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. No sweet tooth goes untickled during a viewing of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." So. Much. Candy. You could almost feel the sugar rush creeping into your body as Willy Wonka gives the lucky children who found his golden tickets a tour through his wildly absurd candy factory.
- Jiro Dreams of Sushi. This documentary is the visual bible for sushi fanatics everywhere. "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" follows sushi master Jiro Ono, an 85-year-old culinary craftsman who runs th world famous restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro, in Tokyo.
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. If you know anything about the town of Chewandswallow, then you're familiar with Judi Barrett's classic children's book "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs."
- The Trip. If you're hungry for a movie that will make you both crave amazing food and laugh out loud at almost every scene, we suggest a serving of "The Trip."
- Georgia May
- Boiling Point (2021) Directed by Philip Barantini. Starring Stephen Graham, Vinette Robinson, Alice Feetham. Drama, Thriller (1h 32m) 7.5 on IMDb — 99% on RT.
- Ratatouille (2007) Directed by Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava. Starring Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano. Animation, Adventure, Comedy (1h 51m) 8.1 on IMDb — 96% on RT.
- Soul Food (1997) Directed by George Tillman Jr. Starring Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long. Comedy, Drama (1h 55m) 7.0 on IMDb — 82% on RT. "Soul" is synonymous with African-American culture: the music, the religion, and the food.
- Chef (2014) Directed by Jon Favreau. Starring Jon Favreau, Sofía Vergara, John Leguizamo. Adventure, Comedy, Drama (1h 54m) 7.3 on IMDb — 87% on RT. A lot of the movies on this list expose the nervy atmosphere behind the kitchen doors of fine dining establishments.
- Chef (2014) This movie is special to me because it was really the one that got me into cooking. I’ve even traveled to every restaurant they filmed in the movie.
- Julie & Julia (2009) Based on two true stories, Julie & Julia is an unorthodox kind of cooking picture in that it attempts to find a connection between the famous cooks of yesteryear and the modern food-bloggers of the 21st-century.
- Paris Can Wait (2016) If detours around France are right up your alley, Paris Can Wait is a captivating treat of a breezy vacation romance. Diane Lane plays the unsure Ann, not sure where to take the next stage of her life while traveling through France, just a few steps behind her movie producer husband played by Alec Baldwin.
- The Lunchbox (2013) Nimrat Kaur plays a housewife so lonely she seeks to literally spice up her marriage. She intends to attract her distant husband by going through his stomach to get to his heart, crafting the perfect lunch.
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Nov 13, 2023 · Each one is a delectable feast for the eyes and the soul. Here are 20 of the many fabulous food movies out there! 1. Ratatouille (2007) Ratatouille is a heartwarming animated film. It whisks us into the enchanting world of a rat named Remy, with a talent for cooking.
