The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
1989, English. Directed by Peter Greenaway.
Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!
When churlish mobster Albert Spica acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, he dines there nightly, effectively scaring off the clientele with his bad manners. His wife, Georgina, is especially disgusted by him, and soon begins an affair with regular guest Michael. Despite their best efforts to keep it secret, Spica learns about their trysts, and he plots a terrible revenge.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
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Details
- Released
- 13 October 1989
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, Netherlands
- Written by
- Peter Greenaway
- Budget
- $2.3M
- Box office
- $7.7M
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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover: quick answers
Is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 755 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover on?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
If you liked The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, try Auto Focus, Killer Joe, Natural Born Killers.
Who directed The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) was directed by Peter Greenaway and stars Michael Gambon, Richard Bohringer, Helen Mirren.