Delicatessen movie poster

Delicatessen

"A futuristic comic feast."

April 17, 1991 1h 39m 7.3/10 (1,579 votes)

Originally released in 1991. Delicatessen is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

Starring Dominique Pinon, Marie-Laure Dougnac, and Jean-Claude Dreyfus

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 17, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (1,579 votes)
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Budget $4M Production budget
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Box Office $1.8M 0.4x return
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$1,794,187

Production Companies

  • Constellation
  • Hachette Première
  • UGC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delicatessen about?

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...

Who directed Delicatessen?

Delicatessen was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

How long is Delicatessen?

Delicatessen has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Delicatessen released?

Delicatessen was released on April 17, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Delicatessen?

The main cast of Delicatessen includes Dominique Pinon, Marie-Laure Dougnac, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Karin Viard, Ticky Holgado.

Is Delicatessen worth watching?

Delicatessen has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,579 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.