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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) runs 2 h 4 min, is rated NC-17 in the US and averages 7.3 from 753 TMDB members. 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
2 h 4 min — ends 10:04 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NC-17 (US)
Genres
Crime, Drama
Released
October 13, 1989
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 753 votes
Director
Peter Greenaway
Starring
Michael Gambon, Richard Bohringer, Helen Mirren, Alan Howard
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated NC-17 in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover rated?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is rated NC-17 in the US.
Is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated NC-17 in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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