5 Movies About Food That Every Foodie Needs To Watch

Best Movies About Food: There is something magical about food that makes people bond over so effortlessly. This week, catch the best movies about food to relive the beautiful stories which revolve around food that cinema has shown us. From comedies to drama to romance, these films will be perfect to see at your next movie night. Let’s dive in to see the top movies about food that every foodie needs to watch!

Top Movies About Food That Every Foodie Should Watch

Chef 

This heartwarming movie is an Indian adaptation of the Hollywood movie ‘Chef’. We get to follow Saif Ali Khan as Chef Roshan Kalra, who gets fired from his job and decides to move to Kochi to spend some time with his son. His son lives with Roshan’s ex-wife, Radha Menon’s house. Radha gives him the idea of starting a food truck business to pursue his true passion.

The Lunchbox

‘The Lunchbox’ is one of the most loved movies of Bollywood. This movie stars Ila, as a young housewife in Mumbai who is trying to win back her husband through her delicious cooking. In a mix-up of dabbas (lunch boxes), Ila’s lunch gets sent to Saajan, a lonely, cynical widower nearing retirement. Soon, the two begin exchanging letters, forming a deep, platonic bond over shared lunchboxes, discussing their loneliness, memories, and regrets of life.

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Ratatouille

If you love Paris and food, this movie is the perfect fit for you. The Disney movie, ‘Ratatouille’ shows the journey of Remy, a mouse who is very passionate about food and wants to become a chef one day. He suddenly encounters Alfredo Linguini, a young garbage boy at Auguste Gusteau’s famous restaurant. As Linguini learns that Remy can cook, the two make a plan that benefits both of them. Remy starts controlling Linguini like a puppet and starts creating gourmet dishes that customers love! 

Stanley ka Dabba

‘Stanley ka Dabba’ is a wholesome movie which revolves around a young boy, Stanley, who is studying in an all-boys school in Mumbai. His teacher forces children to share their food with him but when Stanley shows up without his dabba (lunch box), he forbids him from entering the school until he brings his own tiffin.

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Daawat-e-Ishq

If you are looking for a rom-com which is centred around food, your next watch should be ‘Daawat-e-Ishq’. We follow Gullu, a Hyderabadi girl frustrated with dowry-seeking men trying to con a man to fund her dream of going to America. Next, Gullu and her father, Abdul, run into Tariq Haidar, a Lucknawi cook who can charm anybody with his biryani and kebabs. The father-daughter duo plan on blackmailing Tariq for asking for dowry and then running away with the money. The unexpected problem which arises is that Gullu starts falling for Tariq. 

This week, take time out from your busy schedule to unwind and relax. Cook your favourite meal and enjoy it while watching these best movies about food!

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