Movies like Big Night

Although animated, Ratatouille offers a profound love letter to Parisian cuisine and the art of cooking, as a rat aspires to become a chef. It mirrors Big Night's celebration of culinary prowess and the underlying belief that anyone can cook a great meal.

This magical realist tale uses food as an expression of emotion and desire, where the protagonist's culinary creations affect those around her in extraordinary ways. If you were enchanted by the culinary seduction of Big Night, Like Water for Chocolate will similarly captivate your senses.

Chef spins the tale of a professional chef who starts a food truck, rekindling his passion for cooking and zest for life. Fans of Big Night will find the flavorful mix of food, personal struggle, and triumph in Chef a delightful second course.

Julie & Julia intertwines the lives of two women connected through cooking, following their challenges and successes in the kitchen. Like Big Night, it serves a hearty portion of culinary passion and is bound to be savored by those who appreciate the art of food.

Chocolat explores the transformative power of food through the story of a woman who opens a chocolate shop in a rigid French village. Much like Big Night, it's a tale of how culinary delights can thaw the frostiest of hearts and stir the pot of a traditional community.

In Eat Drink Man Woman, the complex dynamics of a Taiwanese family unfold around sumptuous Sunday dinners prepared by the patriarch and master chef. It shares with Big Night a deep understanding of the relationship between food, family, and culture.

Tortilla Soup centers on a Mexican-American chef and his three daughters, showcasing their personal and culinary journeys. Flavorful dishes and family bonds provide a recipe that fans of Big Night are sure to enjoy.