Estômago: A Gastronomic Story (2007)
Kernel Score: 87% · 293 ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Released: 2007-09-26
Runtime: 113 minutes
Overview
In a dog-eat-dog world, Raimundo Nonato has found an alternative way to move ahead: he cooks. No matter what social strata this deceptively innocent young man inhabits, he hones his skills and sharpens his knives—and then he falls in love. Jorge's nimble comic fable provides a smartly constructed gastronomic allegory for ambition and survival.
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Estomago is a Brazilian crime-comedy-drama about a young man who rises through prison and criminal circles using his cooking skills.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Set partly in prison with crime and menace among inmates.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Includes some drinking in social and prison settings.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Marcos Jorge
Cast
- João Miguel as Raimundo Nonato / Alecrim
- Fabiula Nascimento as Iria
- Babu Santana as Bujiú
- Carlo Briani as Giovanni
- Zeca Cenovicz as Zulmiro
- Marco Zenni as Vagnão
- Marcel Szymanski as Valtão
- Sidy Correa as Boquenga
- Alexander Sil as Lino
- Rodrigo Ferrarini as Magrão
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story FAQ
Is Estômago: A Gastronomic Story good?
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 293 audience ratings.
Is Estômago: A Gastronomic Story OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Estomago is a Brazilian crime-comedy-drama about a young man who rises through prison and criminal circles using his cooking skills.
What movies are like Estômago: A Gastronomic Story?
If you liked Estômago: A Gastronomic Story, try The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, Next Floor and Delicious.