Delicatessen (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1991, Delicatessen is a comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, running about 99 minutes. “A futuristic comic feast.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a post-apocalyptic world, the residents of an apartment above the butcher shop receive an occasional delicacy of meat, something that is in low supply. A young man new in town falls in love with the butcher's daughter, which causes conflicts in her family, who need the young man for other business-related purposes.
Who’s in it. Delicatessen stars Dominique Pinon as Louison, Marie-Laure Dougnac as Julie Clapet, Jean-Claude Dreyfus as Clapet and Karin Viard as Mademoiselle Plusse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Delicatessen has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Delicatessen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Delicatessen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Delicatessen (1991)?
- In US, Delicatessen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Delicatessen worth watching?
- Delicatessen holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Delicatessen?
- Delicatessen stars Dominique Pinon, Marie-Laure Dougnac, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Karin Viard and Ticky Holgado.
- When was Delicatessen released?
- Delicatessen was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.