

The French Chef (1963)
Overview
One of the first cooking shows on American television, created and hosted by Julia Child on public television to introduce the French way of cooking. It emphasized fresh ingredients, many of which were unfamiliar to Americans. Based on the books she co-authored, entitled Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
Where to watch The French Chef
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, PBS, PBS Documentaries, PBS Living +2 | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, PBS America | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, PBS Documentaries | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| India | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Mexico | Tubi TV | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The French Chef in 7 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The French Chef about?
One of the first cooking shows on American television, created and hosted by Julia Child on public television to introduce the French way of cooking. It emphasized fresh ingredients, many of which were unfamiliar to Americans. Based on the books she co-authored, entitled Mastering the Art of French Cooking. The French Chef is a Reality series, first aired on 1963-02-02, 10 seasons and 205 episodes.
Is The French Chef worth watching?
TMDB users rate The French Chef 7.5 out of 10 from 10 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The French Chef?
In the United States, The French Chef streams on Amazon Prime Video, PBS and PBS Documentaries and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Julia Child
Cast
- Julia Child as Self - Host
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Sources
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