The Taste of Things (2023)
Kernel Score: 80% · 373 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: 2023-11-08
Runtime: 135 minutes
Where to watch The Taste of Things
- Stream: Hulu, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Set in 1889 France, Dodin Bouffant is a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie. They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.
The Taste of Things parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Taste of Things is a PG-13 romantic drama set in 1889 France centered on a chef and his lover's shared passion for cooking.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — The film portrays a long romantic and intimate relationship between the two leads, described as 'intimate' in the keywords, though not explicit.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Trần Anh Hùng
Cast
- Benoît Magimel as Dodin Bouffant
- Juliette Binoche as Eugénie
- Patrick d'Assumçao as Grimaud
- Emmanuel Salinger as Rabaz
- Jan Hammenecker as Magot
- Frédéric Fisbach as Beaubois
- Galatea Bellugi as Violette
- Pierre Gagnaire as Küchenchef des Prinzen
- Bonnie Chagneau-Ravoire as Pauline
- Yannik Landrein as Père de Pauline
The Taste of Things FAQ
Is The Taste of Things good?
The Taste of Things has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 373 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Taste of Things?
In the US you can stream The Taste of Things on Hulu, AMC+ and Sundance Now, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Taste of Things OK for kids?
The Taste of Things is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Taste of Things is a PG-13 romantic drama set in 1889 France centered on a chef and his lover's shared passion for cooking.
What movies are like The Taste of Things?
If you liked The Taste of Things, try Purple Hearts, The Secret: Dare to Dream, The Hundred-Foot Journey and The Way He Looks.