Something about cooking-related television series and motion pictures just makes you want to start cooking. It can be the mouthwatering fragrances, the exquisite ingredients, or the accomplished chefs at work. Whatever the cause, we have compiled a list of 15 movies, TV episodes, and food videos that will inspire you to get cooking.
Eat, Pray, and Love
Something about cooking-related television series and motion pictures just makes you want to start cooking. It can be the mouthwatering fragrances, the exquisite ingredients, or the accomplished chefs at work. Whatever the cause, we have compiled a list of 15 movies, TV episodes, and food videos that will inspire you to get cooking.
The Hundred-Foot Journey
In this 2014 movie, Manish Dayal plays Hassan Haji, whose family is forced to leave their home in India and relocate to France. He finds a love for French food there and becomes a successful chef.
Chef
Jon Favreau plays Carl Casper in this 2014 movie. Carl is a competent but dissatisfied chef who quits his job and launches a food truck company. The movie follows Carl as he seeks to rekindle his love of cooking and find his inner artist.
No Reservations
The lead role in this 2007 movie is played by Catherine Zeta-Jones as Kate Armstrong, a gifted but anxious cook who is compelled to look after her young niece after her sister passes away. She learns to let go of her strict control in the kitchen as she comes to know her niece.
The Devil Wears Prada
The protagonist of this 2006 movie is Andy Sachs, played by Anne Hathaway, who is hired to work as Miranda Priestly's assistant by Meryl Streep. Andy initially assumes the job is all about fashion, but she quickly learns there is more to it than that. She gains some food knowledge along the road as well.
Julie & Julia
In this 2009 movie, Amy Adams' character Julie Powell intends to cook her way through Julia Child's cookbook in a single year. The movie follows Julie as she learns to love to cook and develops into a better person along the way.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
The first Harry Potter movie, released in 2001, introduces us to young wizard Harry Potter, who is portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe. Harry learns a lot at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including how to create potions and prepare magical feasts.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The second installment of the Hunger Games series, released in 2013, follows Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen as she gets ready for the Quarter Quell. She encounters Peeta Mellark, a gifted young chef played by Josh Hutchison, along the way, and the two of them collaborate to produce some incredible dishes.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Based on the same-named book, this 2009 movie follows the tale of Flint Lockwood, played by Bill Hader, who creates a device that can transform water into food. Before the town drowns in food when the machine goes haywire, Flint must save the day.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
In this 2011 movie, a group of British retirees travel to India to reside at the hotel that bears their name. They find a whole new world of food there, and they also develop a greater appreciation for the little things in life.
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