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Babette's Feast

1987·Movie
1h 44min·G
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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An , comedy: , but never fluffy, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Artistic, sensual and sacred passions unite in Babette's Feast.

A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late 19th century Denmark.
Spiritual AwakeningCulinary SublimeQuiet Danish DramaGrace and ForgivenessSensory ImmersionHistorical PietySlow-Burn CatharsisAesthetic of Restraint

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Where can I stream Babette's Feast?

In the United States, Babette's Feast streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Babette's Feast worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 78).

Is Babette's Feast okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Babette's Feast make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Babette's Feast?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Babette's Feast in English?

DanishFrenchHungarianSwedish

No, it was made in Danish, with some French, Hungarian, and Swedish.

What tropes does Babette's Feast use?

Supreme ChefJabba Table MannersLoophole AbuseDeliberate Values DissonanceFancy DinnerDueling ScarOld MaidCatapult NightmareOfficer and a GentlemanAge CutI Choose to StayTeacher/Student Romanceand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Supreme Chef, Jabba Table Manners, and Loophole Abuse.