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A Cook's Tour

2002 – 2003Show2 seasons35 episodes

Documentary
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

An awe-inspiring, wholesome documentary series about everyday modern life, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 35 episodes · best: S1E9 "Childhood Flavors" 8.6

Episodes

7.9
7.8

Story

Bad-boy chef and author Anthony Bourdain goes off the beaten track in search of foods that are rare, highly esteemed and sometimes downright dangerous. The show, which aired for two seasons on the Food Network, was an offshoot of a best-selling book Bourdain wrote in 2001.

Feels like

  • Culinary Travelogue
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Food Documentary
  • Anthony Bourdain
  • Global Cuisine
  • Humorous Observations
  • Immersive Experience
  • Educational Journey
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Iconic Host

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Christopher Collins, Lydia Tenaglia
Written by
Anthony Bourdain
Produced by
Lydia Tenaglia, Christopher Collins
Music by
Roger Greenawalt

Everyone

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Facts

January 8, 2002 · June 27, 2003 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 2002
Last aired
June 27, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 35 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, French, Japanese, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
Made in
United States, Japan, Cambodia, Portugal, Spain, France, Morocco, Russia, Mexico, United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Cook's Tour?"

Questions about A Cook's Tour

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Where can I stream A Cook's Tour?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVVIX Plex

In the United States, A Cook's Tour streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, VIX , Plex, Darkroom, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is A Cook's Tour worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.3).

Is A Cook's Tour okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch A Cook's Tour?

18 h

About 18 hours: 35 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2003.

Will I feel good after watching A Cook's Tour?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch A Cook's Tour?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.