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'Ratatouille' (2007) -

Despite the fact that it's a cartoon movie and the main character is a rat, 'Ratatouille' will still get your appetite going!

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'Eat Pray Love' (2010) - 'Eat Pray Love' takes Julia Roberts' character on a journey through Italy, India, and Bali. It's a delectable and exotic food tour of the world. The film also stars the likes of Javier Bardem, James Franco, Richard Jenkins, Viola Davis, and Billy Crudup.

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'Eat Drink Man Woman' (1994) -

'Eat Drink Man Woman' centers around a widowed father and his adult daughters having family meals together. It includes incredibly detailed scenes of traditional Chinese meals being prepared.

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'Tortilla Soup' (2001) -

'Tortilla Soup' is the Latin adaptation of 'Eat Drink Man Woman.' It's another movie that centers around food and family, but with a totally different culture to the original. Raquel Welch makes a surprising addition to the cast.

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'Estômago' (2007) -

'Estômago' is a Brazilian movie following a penniless man as he arrives in the big city with nothing but his cooking skills to survive.

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'Julie & Julia' (2009) -

Meryl Streep plays the iconic Julia Child in a film truly dedicated to the love of food. Amy Adams stars opposite her.

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'The Hundred-Foot Journey' (2014) -

Starring Helen Mirren, 'The Hundred-Foot Journey' gives us the best of both worlds. An Indian family restaurant goes head to head with the French haute cuisine restaurant across the road.

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'Chef' (2014) -

Actor, screenwriter, director, and foodie, Jon Favreau created his passion project in the movie 'Chef.' It tells the story of a head chef at an esteemed restaurant quitting his job to start a food truck business.

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'Chocolat' (2000) -

Starring the likes of Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, and Carrie-Anne Moss, 'Chocolat' is a whimsical tale of a woman selling chocolate that inspires passion in the residents of a small conservative town.

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'The Lunchbox' (2013) -

'The Lunchbox' is a sweet and creative Indian rom-com in which two workers have their lunchboxes mixed up and a correspondence begins. It's a beautiful story of love being conveyed through food. The film stars the late Irrfan Khan.

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'Waitress' (2007) -

A pregnant waitress and inspired pie-maker makes pies based on the difficulties she experiences in her personal life, such as the "I Hate My Husband Pie." The film stars Keri Russell.

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'The Trip' (2010) -

'The Trip' follows actors Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon (in fictionalized versions of themselves) as they tour various locations to review high-end restaurants.

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'Tampopo' (1985) -

'Tampopo' is a Japanese comedy about two milk van drivers on a quest to learn how to make the perfect noodles. Western audiences will recognize Ken Watanabe in the film.

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'Big Night' (1996) -

Actor Stanley Tucci is a well-known lover of Italian cuisine. His film 'Big Night' is an ode to his passion. He stars as one of two Italian brothers desperately trying to save their restaurant by creating an incredible meal for a famous singer. The film also stars Minnie Driver, Ian Holm, Isabella Rossellini, and Tony Shalhoub.

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'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' (1971) -

It's all in the name! We'll forever miss the late and great Gene Wilder.

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'Babette's Feast' (1987) -

'Babette's Feast' sees a French refugee bring joy and warmth to an austere Danish family through her beautiful cooking.

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'Burnt' (2015) -

In another rom-com centered around haute cuisine, a top chef played by Bradley Cooper moves to London to work in a prestigious restaurant and regain his reputation. The movie features an ensemble cast that also includes Sienna Miller, Matthew Rhys, Uma Thurman, Emma Thompson, and Alicia Vikander.

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'Frankie and Johnny' (1991) -

'Frankie and Johnny' is a love story that takes place between a cook and a waitress in a New York diner. The film stars Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer.

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'No Reservations' (2007) -

This movie stars Catherine Zeta‑Jones as a workaholic chef whose life is disrupted when she has to take over care of her niece. Aaron Eckhart and Abigail Breslin also star.

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'Mostly Martha' (2001) -

'Mostly Martha' is the original German movie that 'No Reservations' is based on!

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'Simply Irresistible' (1999) -

In this '90s rom-com, Sarah Michelle Gellar's character is granted magical cooking powers by a mystical crab...

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'Woman on Top' (2000) -

Penélope Cruz plays a Brazilian woman who moves to San Francisco and gets a job as a TV chef.

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'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' (2001) -

'Harry Potter' might not be the first franchise that comes to mind when you're thinking about food, but those feast scenes are always spectacular. And who doesn't want to try Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans?

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'Like Water for Chocolate' (1992) -

'Like Water for Chocolate' tells the stories of several romances built around the main character's recipes. Her incredible cooking inspires all sorts of passions on their ranch in Mexico!

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'Vatel' (2000) -

'Vatel' stars Gérard Depardieu as a culinary genius tasked with preparing a luxurious feast for King Louis XIV. Uma Thurman and Tim Roth also star.

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'A Matter of Taste' (2011) -

This HBO documentary follows the exceptional chef Paul Liebrandt, known for his innovative French cuisine, as he tries to rebuild his career.

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What next? - If you're feeling inspired to get creative in the kitchen, check out these tips for cooking Michelin star quality food at home!

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