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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts

An evergreen, sourced guide to The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover: streaming options, cast and core facts.

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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!

Where to watch

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

Cast

Michael Gambon as Albert Spica; Richard Bohringer as Richard Boarst; Helen Mirren as Georgina Spica; Alan Howard as Michael; Tim Roth as Mitchel; Ciarán Hinds as Cory; Liz Smith as Grace; Gary Olsen as Spangler

About The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

When churlish mobster Albert Spica acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, he dines there nightly, effectively scaring off the clientele with his bad manners. His wife, Georgina, is especially disgusted by him, and soon begins an affair with regular guest Michael. Despite their best efforts to keep it secret, Spica learns about their trysts, and he plots a terrible revenge.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

Who is in the cast of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?

Michael Gambon as Albert Spica; Richard Bohringer as Richard Boarst; Helen Mirren as Georgina Spica; Alan Howard as Michael; Tim Roth as Mitchel; Ciarán Hinds as Cory; Liz Smith as Grace; Gary Olsen as Spangler

Is this The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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