# Chef (2014)

> After a public breakdown costs him his restaurant career, a chef finds creative freedom and family renewal on an improvised food-truck road trip.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/123299

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Jon Favreau
- Cast: Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo, Bobby Cannavale, Emjay Anthony, Scarlett Johansson, Dustin Hoffman, Sofía Vergara, Oliver Platt
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2883512/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, uplifting, lazy sunday, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A culinary road trip brings a father and son closer than ever while serving up delicious food.

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