The Chef of South Polar
2009, Japanese. Directed by Shuichi Okita.
When eight men are assigned to live 14,000 kilometers from home in inhumanly cold conditions, food becomes their new existence.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 8 August 2009
- Original title
- 南極料理人
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shuichi Okita
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What The Chef of South Polar is based on
The Chef of South Polar is adapted from a novel.
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The Chef of South Polar: quick answers
Is The Chef of South Polar worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Chef of South Polar?
The Chef of South Polar runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Chef of South Polar have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Chef of South Polar. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Chef of South Polar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Chef of South Polar yet.
Which OTT platform is The Chef of South Polar on?
The Chef of South Polar isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 August 2009. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Chef of South Polar?
If you liked The Chef of South Polar, try Kamome Diner, The Way to the Heart, Chloe and Theo.
Who directed The Chef of South Polar?
The Chef of South Polar (2009) was directed by Shuichi Okita and stars Masato Sakai, Katsuhisa Namase, Kitaro.
What is The Chef of South Polar based on?
The Chef of South Polar is adapted from a novel.