The Taste of Others (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Taste of Others is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Agnès Jaoui, starring Jean-Pierre Bacri and Anne Alvaro. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $1 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Agnès Jaoui
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Taste of Others About?
The premise of The Taste of Others without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A cynical and disillusioned businessman, Castella, finds his life unexpectedly changed by a captivating actress named Clara. Drawn to her mesmerizing stage presence, he becomes increasingly smitten as their lives intertwine. Their connection challenges Castella's perspective and forces him to confront the possibilities that emerge from this unlikely and complex relationship, ultimately examining the nature of connection and personal growth.
The Taste of Others Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- shaving one's mustache
- france
- female director
- fiance fiancee relationship
- love
- steel barrel
- marriage
- iranian
- english
- dog
- bodyguard
- actress
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- narrow mindedness
- f rated
- title directed by female
- yogurt
- writing
- wine
- waitress
- violence
- vacation
- unhappiness
- unfaithfulness
- unemployment
- umbrella
- turtle
- tobacco shop
- theater production
- theater director
- theatre clique
- theater audience
- telephone number
- telephone call
- tea
- tears
- talking in sleep
- swindle
- strobe light
- strip club
- storytelling
- stage scenery
- song
- sleeplessness
- sleep
- sister in law sister in law relationship
- singing
- singer
- shot in the head
- sex
- sadness
The Taste of Others Cast
Jean-Pierre Bacri leads the cast, with Anne Alvaro. Directed by Agnès Jaoui.
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Director Agnès Jaoui
More from Agnès Jaoui
More films directed by Agnès Jaoui, best-rated first: Look at Me and Let It Rain.
The Taste of Others Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Taste of Others 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 68% User score
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The Taste of Others Plot Summary
What happens in The Taste of Others from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Castella, portrayed by Jean-Pierre Bacri, is the owner of a steel factory who learns that to conduct business with a group of Iranians, he needs to improve his English skills. To facilitate this, he hires Clara, played by Anne Alvaro, to be his tutor. Meanwhile, Castella’s wife, Angelique, an interior decorator with a fondness for her dog, is busy redecorating her sister-in-law’s apartment.
During a trip to the theatre to watch their niece perform in a play called Bérénice, Castella, along with their driver Bruno and his temporary bodyguard Franck, spots Clara, who moonlights as an actress. The viewer learns that Franck has a tumultuous past as a police officer; after a troubling case involving a corrupt system caused him distress, he chose to leave the force.
Full summary
The whole story of The Taste of Others, scene by scene
The Taste of Others Box Office
The Taste of Others grossed $1 million worldwide. $891,369 came from the US and Canada and $130,569 (13%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1M
- US & Canada
- $891.4K
- International
- $130.6K
The Taste of Others Awards & Nominations
The Taste of Others was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Nicole Kidman
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Oscars 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
How Well Do You Know The Taste of Others?
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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The Taste of Others Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “The Tast Of Others” and “De andres smag”.
- Also known as
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- The Tast Of Others
- De andres smag
- 타인의 취향
- Il gusto degli altri
- Lust auf Anderes
- 他人的品味
- Para todos los gustos
- על אהבה וטעמים אחרים
- I andras ögon
- Περί Ορέξεως...
- Başkalarının Zevki
- На чужой вкус
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- Hương Vị Của Người Khác
- 他人的愛好
- Ízlés dolga
- Gusta i guściki
- Každý to rád jinak
- O Gosto dos Outros
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The Taste of Others FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Taste of Others, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Taste of Others?
The Taste of Others runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Taste of Others released?
The Taste of Others was released on February 9, 2001.
Who directed The Taste of Others?
The Taste of Others was directed by Agnès Jaoui.
More films by Agnès Jaoui Who is in the cast of The Taste of Others?
The Taste of Others stars Jean-Pierre Bacri and Anne Alvaro.
How much did The Taste of Others make at the box office?
The Taste of Others grossed $1 million worldwide ($891,369 domestic, $130,569 international).
How is The Taste of Others rated?
The Taste of Others has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 78 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was The Taste of Others nominated for any awards?
The Taste of Others received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Taste of Others have a post-credit scene?
No. The Taste of Others has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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