Kings of Pastry (2010): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Kings of Pastry is a 2010 drama documentary directed by Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $336,386 worldwide. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Directors
- Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker
- Genres
- Drama , History , Family , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Run Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kings of Pastry About?
The premise of Kings of Pastry without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Lyon, France, plays host to the prestigious Meilleurs Ouvriers de France competition, a demanding test of pastry-making expertise. Sixteen elite masters compete over three intense days, striving for the coveted blue, white, and red collar that signifies the pinnacle of their craft. The competition pushes them to their limits, impacting their finances, family relationships, and professional reputations as they pursue their lifelong dream of achieving perfection in the culinary arts.
The Director of Kings of Pastry
Directed by Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker.
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Co-director D.A. Pennebaker
More from Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker
More films directed by Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker, best-rated first: Bob Dylan: Dont Look Back, Monterey Pop, The War Room and Down from the Mountain.
Kings of Pastry Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kings of Pastry 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Kings of Pastry Plot Summary
What happens in Kings of Pastry from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the cinematic journey unfolds, we find ourselves at the French Pastry School in Chicago, where Jacquy Pfeiffer embarks on an exciting culinary adventure in preparation for the 2007 competition. Guided by his mentor, Chef Cannone, a former champion himself, Pfeiffer immerses in the intricate art of pastry-making. Throughout this process, he perfects an array of recipes that not only captivate with their visual presentation but also tantalize the taste buds with rich flavors. The competition’s central theme revolves around marriage, posing a creative challenge for contestants: to design an exquisite wedding buffet that showcases a variety of sweet and savory treats.
Full summary
The whole story of Kings of Pastry, scene by scene
Kings of Pastry Box Office
Kings of Pastry grossed $336,386 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$336.4K
- US & Canada
- $336.4K
Kings of Pastry Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kings of Pastry.
How Well Do You Know Kings of Pastry?
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 the main competition featured in the movie?
Kings of Pastry Also Known As
Also known as “Les rois de la pâtisserie”.
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- Les rois de la pâtisserie
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Kings of Pastry FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Kings of Pastry, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kings of Pastry?
Kings of Pastry runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Kings of Pastry released?
Kings of Pastry was released on September 15, 2010.
Who directed Kings of Pastry?
Kings of Pastry was directed by Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker.
More films by Chris Hegedus How much did Kings of Pastry make at the box office?
Kings of Pastry grossed $336,386 worldwide.
How is Kings of Pastry rated?
Kings of Pastry has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Kings of Pastry have a post-credit scene?
No. Kings of Pastry has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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