Chef

Chef

Starting from scratch never tasted so good.

2014•1h 54m•7.1/10

Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.1/10(4K)

When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.

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Production

Altus Media, Fairview Entertainment, Prescience

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau

Carl Casper

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Martin

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Tony

Emjay Anthony

Emjay Anthony

Percy

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

Molly

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Riva

Sofía Vergara

Sofía Vergara

Inez

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Ramsey Michel

Amy Sedaris

Amy Sedaris

Jen

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Marvin

Russell Peters

Russell Peters

Miami Cop

Chase Grimm

Vendor

Will Schutze

Will Schutze

Mr. Bonetangles

Gloria Sandoval

Gloria Sandoval

Flora

Jose C. Hernandez

Jose C. Hernandez

Abuelito

Alberto Salas

Band Member

Alfredo Ortiz

Alfredo Ortiz

Band Member

Daniel Palacio

Band Member

Mauricio Del Monte

Band Member

Leonardo Da Nilo

Versailles Host

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