Movies Like Estômago: A Gastronomic Story (2007)

Estômago: A Gastronomic Story is a 2007 comedy, crime, drama, mystery film from Marcos Jorge with a MovieMagicScore of 7.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Noma: My Perfect Storm and Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps.

Comedy Crime Drama Mystery

Noma: My Perfect Storm

2015

A creative journey into the unique mind of René Redzepi, chef and co-owner of Noma, voted best restaurant in the world four times.

6.3

MagicScore

Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps

2018

Billie Blessings has gone from beloved chef, restaurant owner, and morning show segment host to the prime suspect in a murder case when one of the executives at the network dies from poisoning.

7.4

MagicScore

Tony

2026

A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.

7.6

MagicScore

Eat Drink Man Woman

1994

Retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu lives in modern day Taipei, with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. Soon, each daughter encounters a new man in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes.

7.6

MagicScore

Ustad Hotel

2012

When his father refuses to support his choice of a career, an aspiring chef tries to fulfil his dream by helping his grandfather run his small eatery.

7.5

MagicScore

Delicious

2021

France, 1789 - just before the Revolution. When talented chef Manceron is dismissed from his prestigious position by the Duke of Chamfort, he loses the taste for cooking. But when he meets the mysterious Louise, together they decide to create the very first restaurant in France.

6.9

MagicScore

Haute Cuisine

2012

The story of Danièle Delpeuch and how she was appointed as the private chef for François Mitterrand.

6.2

MagicScore

Le Grand Chef

2007

A disgraced chef tries to restore his name by competing in a culinary contest to win the knife of Korea's last royal chef.

5.8

MagicScore

Umami

2023

Following a near-death experience France's leading chef throws himself into a quest seeking the flavor that has confounded his life since he was defeated by a Japanese chef's bowl of noodles as a young man.

5.7

MagicScore

#10

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

2026

Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?

9.1

MagicScore

#11

Midnight Diner

2014

A restaurant opens at midnight. Both the menu offerings and personality of the owner draw a series of flawed patrons including Tamako, whose boyfriend has passed away, live-in worker Michiru, and ruckus-raising Kenzo.

7.6

MagicScore

#12

Sweet Bean

2015

The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.

7.4

MagicScore

#13

Midnight Diner 2

2016

The Master’s late-night diner welcomes a woman troubled by funeral fans, an elderly scam victim, and a noodle delivery man struggling with love.

7.4

MagicScore

#14

The Menu

2022

A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.

7.2

MagicScore

#15

Chef

2014

When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.

7.1

MagicScore

#16

Ramen Shop

2018

Masato is a young ramen chef in Japan. When he finds his late mother's journal after the sudden death of his emotionally distant father, he takes it with him to her native country, Singapore, hoping to piece together the story of his family and his life.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

The Last Recipe

2017

A famous chef who is tasked with tracking down a 70-year-old missing recipe.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

I Am Love

2010

Emma has left Russia to live with her husband in Italy. Now a member of a powerful industrial family, she is the respected mother of three, but feels unfulfilled. One day, Antonio, a talented chef and her son's friend, makes her senses kindle.

6.8

MagicScore

#19

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

2021

An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef became a world-renowned cultural icon. This unflinching look at Anthony Bourdain reverberates with his presence, in his own voice and in the way he indelibly impacted the world around him.

6.9

MagicScore

#20

Kings of Pastry

2009

The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry chef - it is a dream and an obsession. The 3-day competition includes everything from delicate chocolates to precarious six foot sugar sculptures and requires that the chefs have extraordinary skill, nerves of steel and luck. The film follows Jacquy Pfeiffer, founder of The French Pastry School in Chicago, as he returns to France to compete against 15 of France's leading pastry chefs. The filmmakers were given first time/exclusive access to this high-stakes drama of passion, sacrifice, disappointment and joy in the quest to have President Sarkozy declare them one of the best in France.

6.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Estômago: A Gastronomic Story?

The top films similar to Estômago: A Gastronomic Story by MovieMagicScore are Noma: My Perfect Storm (6.3), Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps (7.4), Tony (7.6). Each shares comedy/crime/drama/mystery themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Estômago: A Gastronomic Story worth watching?

Estômago: A Gastronomic Story holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.9/10 from 288 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Estômago: A Gastronomic Story?

Estômago: A Gastronomic Story (2007) is a comedy, crime, drama, mystery film directed by Marcos Jorge, starring João Miguel, Fabiula Nascimento, Babu Santana.

Where can I find more recommendations like Estômago: A Gastronomic Story?

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About movies like Estômago: A Gastronomic Story

This ranked list pairs Estômago: A Gastronomic Story (2007), a comedy and crime and drama and mystery film from Marcos Jorge, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of João Miguel take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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