Mostly Martha (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Mostly Martha is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Sandra Nettelbeck, starring Martina Gedeck, Maxime Foerste and Sergio Castellitto. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $9.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Sandra Nettelbeck
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Paramount Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mostly Martha About?
The premise of Mostly Martha without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated chef's meticulously ordered life is disrupted when she unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her spirited young niece. The chef's precise culinary world descends into joyful chaos, forcing her to adapt and embrace spontaneity. When a handsome Italian chef enters the scene, he encourages her to loosen up, rediscover her passion for cooking, and find happiness in unexpected places.
Where to Watch Mostly Martha
Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Mostly Martha Cast
Martina Gedeck leads the cast, with Maxime Foerste and Sergio Castellitto. Directed by Sandra Nettelbeck.
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Director Sandra Nettelbeck
Mostly Martha Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mostly Martha 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 67% User score
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Mostly Martha Plot Summary
What happens in Mostly Martha from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Martha Klein, a dedicated chef at Lido, a prestigious restaurant in Hamburg, Germany, is portrayed by Martina Gedeck. Her unwavering commitment to perfection leaves little room for personal connections, as she navigates her world predominantly through the lens of cuisine. This single-minded focus often results in clashes with customers, prompting the restaurant owner, Frida (played by Sibylle Canonica), to insist that Martha attend therapy sessions with a counselor named August Zirner. Unfortunately, these sessions spiral into lengthy discussions about culinary arts, and Martha typically resorts to seeking solace in the restaurant’s walk-in refrigerator when the stress becomes overwhelming.
Full summary
The whole story of Mostly Martha, scene by scene
Mostly Martha Box Office
Mostly Martha grossed $9.9 million worldwide. $4.2 million came from the US and Canada and $5.7 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.9M
- US & Canada
- $4.2M
- International
- $5.7M
Mostly Martha Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mostly Martha.
How Well Do You Know Mostly Martha?
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 profession does Martha Klein hold in the film?
Mostly Martha Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “美味、愛情、甜蜜蜜” and “Ricette d'amore”.
- Also known as
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- 美味、愛情、甜蜜蜜
- Ricette d'amore
- Deliciosa Martha
- 美味关系
- Chère Martha
- המטבח של מרתה
- Recept na lásku
- Хубавата Марта
- Simplesmente Marta
- Непереборна Марта
- 마사의 부엌
- Неотразимая Марта
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- マーサの幸せレシピ
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Mostly Martha FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mostly Martha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mostly Martha?
Mostly Martha runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Mostly Martha released?
Mostly Martha was released on August 16, 2002.
Who directed Mostly Martha?
Mostly Martha was directed by Sandra Nettelbeck.
More films by Sandra Nettelbeck Who is in the cast of Mostly Martha?
Mostly Martha stars Martina Gedeck, Maxime Foerste and Sergio Castellitto.
Where can I watch Mostly Martha?
In the US, Mostly Martha is streaming on Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Mostly Martha make at the box office?
Mostly Martha grossed $9.9 million worldwide ($4.2 million domestic, $5.7 million international).
How is Mostly Martha rated?
Mostly Martha has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Mostly Martha have a post-credit scene?
No. Mostly Martha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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