Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 21, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Chef

If you loved The Chef, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for The Chef.

View Review →
#1
Skyfall

Skyfall

2012‱★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Chef for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from ...

#2
X-Men: First Class

X-Men: First Class

2011‱★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Chef for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, ...

#3
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

2011‱★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Chef for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an adv...

#4
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man

2010‱★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Chef for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The remarkable true story of the early life of Ip Man, the formidable kung fu genius who would become Bruce Lee's mentor; beginning at the start of his journey from his initial tra...

#5
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

2009‱★ 5.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Chef for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Ten years after the first American Pie movie, three new hapless virgins discover the Bible hidden in the school library at East Great Falls High. Unfortunately for them, the book i...

#6
Sapphire Blue

Sapphire Blue

2014‱★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Chef for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Gwen has just discovered, that she's the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. Now she has to juggle with constant trips to the past, her relationships with G...