Delicatessen

Quick Info

Year
1991
Director
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Duration
99 min
Language
FR
Country
FR
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$2M

External Ratings

IMDb7.3
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes73%
Watch Trailer

📺 Where to Watch

External links — subscription may be required

Delicatessen

Our Rating

7.4/10
7.4/10
Story
7.5/10
Acting
7.3/10
Direction
7.1/10
Cinematography
6.9/10
Music

Overview

In a post-apocalyptic world, the residents of an apartment above the butcher shop receive an occasional delicacy of meat, something that is in low supply. A young man new in town falls in love with the butcher's daughter, which causes conflicts in her family, who need the young man for other business-related purposes.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.4
Acting
7.5
Direction
7.3
Cinematography
7.1
Music
6.9

Pros

  • Strong direction
  • Compelling story
  • Great performances

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

Visitor Reviews

Related Films