7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Chef (2014)
Chef (2014)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of personal and professional redemption, family reconciliation, and the pursuit of passion through entrepreneurship. Its narrative champions individual initiative and hard work as solutions to personal stagnation, without explicitly promoting any specific political ideology.
The film features a diverse ensemble cast, including significant roles for Hispanic actors, which contributes to a naturally varied representation. The narrative, however, focuses on a white male protagonist's journey without critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film 'Chef' does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its storyline focuses on a chef's journey to reconnect with his passion for cooking and his family, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Chef" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on culinary arts, family relationships, and personal rediscovery, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Chef (2014) is an original film with characters created specifically for this story. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
The film "Chef" is an original story with characters created specifically for this production, lacking any prior canonical or historical racial depictions to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.7
6.8
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