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The Gourmet

6.3198647mMovieDramaTV Movie

A rich, bored gourmand who has tasted all there is of exotic meals, even human flesh, gets a tip-off from a rich midget. The midget had tasted everything out of this world, and even something not of this world. In other words, a ghost. The gourmand becomes very interested…

DirectorMichael Whyte
WriterKazuo Ishiguro
ProducerAnn Skinner

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Cast · Directed by Michael Whyte

CGCharles Gray
Charles Gray
Manley Kingston
MFMick Ford
Mick Ford
David
SB
Steven Bronowski
Carter
CGChristopher Good
Christopher Good
Proterston
CG
Christopher Guinee
Homeless Man
HLHelen Lindsay
Helen Lindsay
Winnie
AMAlec Mango
Alec Mango
Rossi
DRDavid Rappaport
David Rappaport
Dr. Grosvenor
JTJohn Tordoff
John Tordoff
Ghost Tramp

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The Gourmet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Gourmet?

The Gourmet isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Gourmet on Netflix?

No, The Gourmet is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Gourmet on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Gourmet isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Gourmet for free?

The Gourmet isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Gourmet?

The Gourmet hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 22, 1986. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.