Dessert for Constance (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1981, Dessert for Constance is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Sarah Maldoror, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Bokolo and Mamadou, sweepers in the city of Paris, are looking for a way to pay for the return home of one of their sick comrades. When they find an old book of recipes in the trash, they discover a passion for French cuisine and decide to participate in a televised cooking competition.
Who’s in it. Dessert for Constance stars Sidiki Bakaba as Bokolo, Cheik Doukouré as Mamadou, Elias Sherif as Bono and Jean Bouise as M. Broccart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Dessert for Constance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dessert for Constance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dessert for Constance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dessert for Constance (1981)?
- In US, Dessert for Constance is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dessert for Constance worth watching?
- Dessert for Constance holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dessert for Constance?
- Dessert for Constance stars Sidiki Bakaba, Cheik Doukouré, Elias Sherif, Jean Bouise and Bernard Haller.
- When was Dessert for Constance released?
- Dessert for Constance was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.