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What's Cooking?

5.520001h 50mPG-13MovieComedyDramaRomance

Four families of different ethnicities prepare for a potentially explosive Thanksgiving dinner.

DirectorGurinder Chadha
WritersGurinder Chadha·Paul Mayeda Berges
ProducersJeffrey Taylor·Beau Rogers

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Cast · Directed by Gurinder Chadha

JMJulianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies
Carla
MRMercedes Ruehl
Mercedes Ruehl
Elizabeth Avila
KSKyra Sedgwick
Kyra Sedgwick
Rachel Seelig
AWAlfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Audrey Williams
MCMaury Chaykin
Maury Chaykin
Herb 'Herbie' Seelig
EHEstelle Harris
Estelle Harris
Aunt Bea
DHDennis Haysbert
Dennis Haysbert
Ronald Williams
LKLainie Kazan
Lainie Kazan
Ruth 'Ruthie' Seelig
JCJoan Chen
Joan Chen
Trinh Nguyen
FCFrançois Chau
François Chau
Duc Nguyen
KCKieu Chinh
Kieu Chinh
Grandma Nguyen
VRVictor Rivers
Victor Rivers
Javier Avila

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What's Cooking? — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams What's Cooking??

What's Cooking? is streaming on Philo, Starz and Starz Roku Premium Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is What's Cooking? on Netflix?

No, What's Cooking? is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Philo and Starz.

Is What's Cooking? on Amazon Prime Video?

No, What's Cooking? isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and Starz instead.

Where can I watch What's Cooking? for free?

What's Cooking? is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Kanopy in United States.