Jacques Pépin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

7Total Films

6.2 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jacques Pépin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Jacques Pépin's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jacques Pépin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Julia, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jacques Pépin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jacques Pépin's career based on audience ratings.

★6.2

★6.2

Julia: Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering foo

Julia

2021•Documentary

★0.0

James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen (2021) movie poster

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James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen: If you've ever eaten macaroni and cheese, French fries or ice cream, you've enjoyed the contributions of America's unkno

James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen

2021•Documentary

★0.0

James Beard: America's First Foodie (2017) movie poster

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James Beard: America's First Foodie: Food in the 21st century has become much more than “meat and potatoes” and canned soup casseroles.” Chefs have gained ce

James Beard: America's First Foodie

2017•Documentary

★0.0

Jacques Pepin's Chanukah Celebration (2004) movie poster

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Jacques Pepin's Chanukah Celebration: Master chef Jacques Pepin celebrates the Festival of Lights with a French-inspired dinner. The menu includes consommé pr

Jacques Pepin's Chanukah Celebration

2004

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Alice Waters and Her Delicious Revolution (2003) movie poster

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Alice Waters and Her Delicious Revolution: Every great cook secretly believes in the power of food. Alice Waters just believes this more than anybody else. She is

Alice Waters and Her Delicious Revolution

2003•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jacques Pépin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Marcella	Self	Flop	Similar →
2021	Julia	Self (archival footage)	Average	Similar →
2021	James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen	Self	Flop	Similar →
2017	James Beard: America's First Foodie	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2004	Jacques Pepin's Chanukah Celebration	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2003	Alice Waters and Her Delicious Revolution	Self	Flop	Similar →
2000	Julia Child's Kitchen Wisdom	-	Flop	Similar →

Jacques Pépin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jacques Pépin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Pépin is "Julia" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has Jacques Pépin acted in?

Jacques Pépin has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jacques Pépin?

Other notable films include "James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen", "James Beard: America's First Foodie", and "Jacques Pepin's Chanukah Celebration".