Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- playful
- romantic
- date night
- foodie movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kit abandons gangster life and pursues professional cooking to build a new future.
The protagonist seeks a retired master to prepare for the ultimate cooking challenge.
Kit's commitment to his girlfriend is disrupted after meeting a red-headed woman during his culinary journey.
Chinese cuisine and cooking skill are central attractions, culminating in a high-stakes culinary challenge.
Films like The Chinese Feast, and why
Eat Drink Man Woman
romantic comedy centered on culinary competition, eccentric personalities, and lavish food sequences
The God of Cookery
warm food-focused comedy-drama blending romance, professional ambition, and expressive cuisine
Mostly Martha
playful romantic comedy driven by culinary skill, rivalry, and an unconventional protagonist
Movie Details
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Release Date
- 1995-01-28
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (60)
Cast
- Leslie Cheung
- Anita Yuen Wing-Yee
- Law Kar-Ying
- Kenny Bee
- Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo
- Xiong Xinxin
- Joyce Ni Shu-Chun
- Amy Fan
- William Ho
- Lau Shun
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Chinese Feast about?
- A former gangster pursues culinary redemption and romantic possibility through Hong Kong’s most flamboyant cooking challenge.
- What is The Chinese Feast like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Chinese Feast as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Chinese Feast violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Chinese Feast as mild.
- Which films are like The Chinese Feast?
- Films with a similar feel include Eat Drink Man Woman, The God of Cookery, and Mostly Martha.
- How long is The Chinese Feast?
- The Chinese Feast runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Chinese Feast?
- In United States, The Chinese Feast is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video.
