Le Chef (2012)
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
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Le Chef is streaming in France on Prime Video.
What the audience says
Le Chef is a middling French film — fine for a one-time watch but unlikely to stay with you. It holds a 6.2/10 on TMDB from 658 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 84-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In France you can stream it on Prime Video.
Should you spend 84 minutes on it?
84 minutes of French comedy. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- At 6.2/10 from 658 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A night when you want an early finish
Story
A veteran chef faces off against his restaurant group's new CEO, who wants to the establishment to lose a star from its rating in order to bring in a younger chef who specializes in molecular gastronomy.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 24m — short |
| Watch with family? | TP · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Daniel Cohen
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 19 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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