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Eat Drink Man Woman

1994Movie2 h 3 minNR

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic807.6Rotten Tomatoes88%92%

A wholesome, cathartic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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A comedy to arouse your appetite.

Retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu lives in modern day Taipei, with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. Soon, each daughter encounters a new man in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes.

Feels like

  • Taiwanese Family Drama
  • Food as Metaphor
  • Intergenerational Relationships
  • Changing Family Dynamics
  • Romantic Entanglements
  • Culinary Artistry
  • Cultural Commentary
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Contemporary Taipei

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Ang Lee
Written by
Ang Lee, James Schamus, Wang Huiling
Produced by
Hsu Li-Kong
Music by
Mader

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Facts

August 3, 1994 · 2 h 3 min · NR

Released
August 3, 1994
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Taiwan, United States
Box office
$24 million
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Mistaken for Dying, Faint in Shock, Playing Hard to Get +9

  • Mistaken for Dying
  • Faint in Shock
  • Playing Hard to Get
  • Honorary Uncle
  • Title Drop
  • The Baby Trap
  • Obnoxious In-Laws
  • Multigenerational Household
  • Prank Date
  • Babies Ever After
  • Riddle for the Ages
  • Food Porn

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Eat Drink Man Woman?"

Questions about Eat Drink Man Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eat Drink Man Woman?

HooplaPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Eat Drink Man Woman is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Eat Drink Man Woman worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 80).

Is Eat Drink Man Woman okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Eat Drink Man Woman make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Eat Drink Man Woman good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Eat Drink Man Woman in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.