The Cabbage Soup
1981, French. Directed by Jean Girault.
Two buddy farmers are visited by aliens who like their domestic cabbage soup.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 971 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Cabbage Soup
The Cabbage Soup isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 December 1981.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Part of a series
La Soupe aux choux - Saga: watch order
Cast & crew
- Jean GiraultDirector
- Louis de FunèsClaude Ratinier (Le Glaude)
- Jean CarmetFrancis Chérasse (Le Bombé)
- Jacques VilleretL'Oxien (La Denrée)
- Christine DejouxFrancine
- Claude GensacAmelie Poulangeard
- Henri GénèsLe brigadier-chef
- Marco PerrinLe maire
- Max MontavonLe frère d'Amélie Poulangeard
- Perrette SouplexAimée, la patronne de l'hôtel de France
- Philippe BrizardLe facteur
- Philippe RuggieriRobert
- Thierry LiagreLe médecin
Details
- Released
- 2 December 1981
- Original title
- La Soupe aux choux
- Country
- France
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The Cabbage Soup is based on
The Cabbage Soup is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked The Cabbage Soup
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space
1979 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
1984 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Regular Show: The Movie
2015 · 7.9/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Dark Star
1974 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Real Men
1987 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Vertiginous
2026 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story
2005 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Planet 51
2009 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Muppets from Space
1999 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Strange Brew
1983 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Cabbage Soup: quick answers
What comes after The Cabbage Soup?
Next in the series: La Soupe aux Choux 2.
Is The Cabbage Soup worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 971 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cabbage Soup?
The Cabbage Soup runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Cabbage Soup have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cabbage Soup. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cabbage Soup parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Cabbage Soup yet.
Which OTT platform is The Cabbage Soup on?
The Cabbage Soup isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 December 1981. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cabbage Soup?
If you liked The Cabbage Soup, try The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, Regular Show: The Movie.
Who directed The Cabbage Soup?
The Cabbage Soup (1981) was directed by Jean Girault and stars Louis de Funès, Jean Carmet, Jacques Villeret.
What is The Cabbage Soup based on?
The Cabbage Soup is adapted from a novel.