6 Best Food Critic and Michelin Star Movies

By Vlad Zakh · April 22, 2026

The exacting world of fine dining criticism and the relentless pursuit of a Michelin star have inspired cinema’s most tense and satirical culinary dramas. In Ratatouille (2007): A rat with a gift for cooking dreams of becoming a chef in a prestigious Parisian restaurant. Just as strong is Big Night (1996): Two immigrant brothers stake their struggling restaurant’s future on one make-or-break feast.

The Menu (2022)

TMDB ★ 7.2

Guests at an exclusive island restaurant discover their renowned chef has a sinister evening planned.

Directed by Mark Mylod · 1h 47m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow, Netflix Standard with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Boiling Point (2021)

TMDB ★ 6.9

A head chef battles chaos and mounting pressure during one relentless night at his London restaurant.

Directed by Philip Barantini · 1h 32m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, ShortsTV Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)

TMDB ★ 7.3

An Indian family's restaurant opens directly across from an elegant French Michelin-starred establishment.

Directed by Lasse Hallström · 2h 02m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Stream: Paramount+ Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Burnt (2015)

TMDB ★ 6.5

A disgraced chef fights for redemption while chasing a coveted third Michelin star.

Directed by John Wells · 1h 40m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Ratatouille (2007)

IMDb ★ 8.1 RT 96% Metacritic 96

A rat with a gift for cooking dreams of becoming a chef in a prestigious Parisian restaurant.

Directed by Brad Bird · 1h 51m · Rated G

Won 1 Oscar69 wins & 42 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: Disney Plus, Hulu · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Big Night (1996)

TMDB ★ 7.5

Two immigrant brothers stake their struggling restaurant's future on one make-or-break feast.

Directed by Stanley Tucci & Campbell Scott · 1h 49m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential · Rent: JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.

6 Best Food Critic and Michelin Star Movies

The Menu (2022)

Boiling Point (2021)

The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)

Burnt (2015)

Ratatouille (2007)

Big Night (1996)

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