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The Taste of Things

2023Movie2 h 15 minPG-13

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic857.2Rotten Tomatoes97%77%

A slow-burning, romantic romance movie about history, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Set in 1889 France, Dodin Bouffant is a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie. They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.

Feels like

  • Culinary Romance
  • Historical Drama
  • Sensory Experience
  • Foodie Film
  • Elegant & Refined
  • French Period Piece
  • Slow-Paced Meditation
  • Art-House Cinema
  • Love Story

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Trần Anh Hùng
Written by
Trần Anh Hùng, Marcel Rouff
Produced by
Olivier Delbosc
Music by
Florian Cornet, Valène Leroy, Paul Heymans

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Facts

November 8, 2023 · 2 h 15 min · PG-13

Released
November 8, 2023
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
66 countries

Tropes

The Apprentice, Child Prodigy, French Cuisine Is Haughty +9

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  • Child Prodigy
  • French Cuisine Is Haughty
  • Food Porn
  • Foreshadowing
  • The Mourning After
  • Reality Has No Soundtrack
  • Snails and So On
  • The Disease That Shall Not Be Named
  • Passed in Their Sleep
  • Supreme Chef
  • Student–Master Team

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Taste of Things?"

Questions about The Taste of Things

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Where can I stream The Taste of Things?

HuluAMC+KanopySundance Now

In the United States, The Taste of Things streams on Hulu, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is The Taste of Things worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is The Taste of Things okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Taste of Things good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Taste of Things plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Taste of Things a box office flop?

Budget$7 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 92% of its budget.

Is The Taste of Things in English?

French

No, it was made in French.