Eat Drink Man Woman (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Eat Drink Man Woman is a 1994 comedy drama directed by Ang Lee, starring Sylvia Chang, Winston Chao and Kuei-Mei Yang. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $7.3 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Ang Lee
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Eat Drink Man Woman About?
The premise of Eat Drink Man Woman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A renowned master chef, Chu, cherishes his weekly Sunday dinners with his three daughters. However, their lives become complicated as each daughter faces challenges in their romantic relationships. Chu's carefully prepared meals and cherished family traditions offer solace and a sense of continuity amidst the changing dynamics of love and life. The film explores themes of family, tradition, and the healing power of food as they navigate these personal journeys.
Eat Drink Man Woman Cast
Sylvia Chang leads the cast, with Winston Chao and Kuei-Mei Yang. Directed by Ang Lee; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ang Lee
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Eat Drink Man Woman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Eat Drink Man Woman 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 92%
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 76% User score
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Eat Drink Man Woman Plot Summary
What happens in Eat Drink Man Woman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a tranquil Sunday evening in Taipei, Zhu, a semi-retired chef and widower, sets the stage for an elaborate feast intended for his three daughters. The eldest, Jia-Jen, works as a chemistry teacher and has turned to Christianity after experiencing heartbreak from her college sweetheart. The middle child, Jia-Chien, holds a prominent position as an executive in an airline but had aspirations to follow in her father’s culinary footsteps—a dream he dissuaded her from, believing that being a head chef wasn’t suitable for a woman. Lastly, the youngest daughter, Jia-Ning, is still navigating her college years while juggling a part-time job at a Wendy’s fast food restaurant.
Full summary
The whole story of Eat Drink Man Woman, scene by scene
Eat Drink Man Woman Box Office
Eat Drink Man Woman grossed $7.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.3M
- US & Canada
- $7.3M
Eat Drink Man Woman Awards & Nominations
Eat Drink Man Woman was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 8 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Spirit Awards 1995.
8 nominations3 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 1995 6 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director – Ang Lee
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Chien-Lien Wu
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Sihung Lung
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BAFTA 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
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Oscars 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
Eat Drink Man Woman Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Eat Drink Man Woman.
How Well Do You Know Eat Drink Man Woman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Mr. Zhu's profession?
Cars in Eat Drink Man Woman
64 cars on screen, including the 1992 BMW 525i E34 and the Honda NSR.
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1993 Ford Laser Minor role
Eat Drink Man Woman Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Comer Beber Viver” and “Jíst, pít, muž, žena”.
- Also known as
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- Comer Beber Viver
- Jíst, pít, muž, žena
- 음식남녀
- Salé
- Sucré
- Yin shi nan nu
- Mangiare bere uomo donna
- Comer, beber, amar
- 饮食男女
- Comer Beber Homem Mulher
- אוכל שתייה גבר אישה
- Съставките на живота
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- Jedz i pij, mężczyzno i kobieto
- Étel, ital, férfi, nő
- Διατροφή ανδρών και γυναικών
- Ешь, пей, мужчина, женщина
- Ẩm Thực Nam Nữ, ჭამა, სმა, კაცი, ქალი
- 恋人たちの食卓
- Spis drik mand kvinde
- Mat, dryck, man, kvinna
- Ingredientele vieții
- ชิวหาไร้รส
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Eat Drink Man Woman FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Eat Drink Man Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Eat Drink Man Woman?
Eat Drink Man Woman runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Eat Drink Man Woman released?
Eat Drink Man Woman was released on August 3, 1994.
Who directed Eat Drink Man Woman?
Eat Drink Man Woman was directed by Ang Lee.
More films by Ang Lee Who is in the cast of Eat Drink Man Woman?
Eat Drink Man Woman stars Sylvia Chang, Winston Chao and Kuei-Mei Yang, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Eat Drink Man Woman make at the box office?
Eat Drink Man Woman grossed $7.3 million worldwide.
How is Eat Drink Man Woman rated?
Eat Drink Man Woman has 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Was Eat Drink Man Woman nominated for any awards?
Eat Drink Man Woman received 8 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Eat Drink Man Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. Eat Drink Man Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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