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The God of Cookery

1996Movie1 h 35 min

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes–86%

A cathartic, fast-paced comedy movie about show business, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

The most renowned and feared chef in the world loses his title of God of Cookery because of his pompous attitude. Humbled, he sets out to reclaim his title.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Comedy
  • Culinary Arts
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Redemption Story
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Stephen Chow Film
  • Food-Themed
  • Over-the-Top
  • Cult Classic
  • Fast-Paced

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Chow, Lee Lik-chi
Written by
Stephen Chow, Tsang Kan-cheong, Lo Man-Sang
Produced by
Raymond Chow
Music by
Ronald Ng

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 21, 1996 · 1 h 35 min · Violence

Released
December 21, 1996
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The God of Cookery worth watching?"

Questions about The God of Cookery

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The God of Cookery worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2 and Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5).

Will The God of Cookery make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The God of Cookery?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The God of Cookery in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.