Babette's Feast
1987, Danish. Directed by Gabriel Axel.
Artistic, sensual and sacred passions unite in Babette's Feast.
A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late 19th century Denmark.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
- G
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Babette's Feast is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gabriel AxelDirector
- Stéphane AudranBabette
- Bodil KjerFilippa
- Birgitte FederspielMartine
- Jarl KulleGeneral Lorens Löwenhielm
- Jean-Philippe LafontAchille Papin
- Bibi AnderssonSvensk hofdame
- Ghita NørbyFortæller (stemme)
- Asta Esper Hagen AndersenAnna
- Thomas AntoniSvensk Løjtnant
- Hanne StensgaardFilippa som ung
- Vibeke HastrupMartine som ung
- Gudmar WivessonLorens Löwenhielm som ung
Details
- Released
- 11 August 1987
- Original title
- Babettes gæstebud
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Gabriel Axel, Annemarie Aaes
- Box office
- $4.4M
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What Babette's Feast is based on
Babette's Feast is based on Babette's Feast (1950) by Karen Blixen.
1950
Babette's Feast
By Karen Blixen
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Babette's Feast: quick answers
Is Babette's Feast worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 461 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Babette's Feast?
Babette's Feast runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Babette's Feast have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Babette's Feast. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Babette's Feast parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Babette's Feast is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Babette's Feast on?
Babette's Feast is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and TCM in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Babette's Feast?
If you liked Babette's Feast, try Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, Another Year, The Bells of St. Mary's.
Who directed Babette's Feast?
Babette's Feast (1987) was directed by Gabriel Axel and stars Stéphane Audran, Bodil Kjer, Birgitte Federspiel.
What is Babette's Feast based on?
Babette's Feast is based on Babette's Feast (1950) by Karen Blixen.