"Starting from scratch never tasted so good."

2014

1h 54m

7.1(3413 votes)

Comedy

Overview

When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.

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Cast & Crew

87 members

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Jon Favreau

Carl Casper

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John Leguizamo

Martin

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Bobby Cannavale

Tony

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Emjay Anthony

Percy

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Scarlett Johansson

Molly

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Dustin Hoffman

Riva

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Sofía Vergara

Inez

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Oliver Platt

Ramsey Michel

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Amy Sedaris

Jen

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Robert Downey Jr.

Marvin

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Russell Peters

Miami Cop

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Chase Grimm

Vendor

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Will Schutze

Mr. Bonetangles

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Gloria Sandoval

Flora

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Jose C. Hernandez

Abuelito

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Alberto Salas

Band Member

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Alfredo Ortiz

Band Member

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Daniel Palacio

Band Member

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Mauricio Del Monte

Band Member

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Leonardo Da Nilo

Versailles Host

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Nili Fuller

Marvin's Assistant

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Charles Lao

Kitchen Supply Clerk

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Benjamin Jacob

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Aaron Franklin

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Gary Clark Jr.

Gary Clark, Jr.

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Roy Choi

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Americus Abesamis

Food Truck Patron (uncredited)

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Paul Aldanée

Cafe Guy (uncredited)

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Andrew Anderson

Young Guy (uncredited)

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Maria F. Blanco

Salsa Dancer (uncredited)

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Santos Caraballo

Club Salsa Dancer (uncredited)

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Michael Patrick Carmody

Waiter (uncredited)

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Anthony Carretta

Cuban Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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Joseph Randy Causin

Tourist (uncredited)

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Christina Cha

Shocked Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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Marly Chaudry

Waitress (uncredited)

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Cody Daniel

Allen Chipworth (uncredited)

Camera

Billy Driver

Beer Garden Patron (uncredited)

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Crew

Safi El Masri

South Beach Guy (uncredited)

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Maria Engler

Partygoer (uncredited)

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Eduardo M. Freyre

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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Michael P. Gardner

Michael P. Gardner (uncredited)

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Julian Graham

Shocked Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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Josh Gutiérrez

El Cabbie (uncredited)

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Priyom Haider

Food Truck Patron #1 (uncredited)

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Leigh M. Harris

Rockabilly Girl (uncredited)

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Miguel Izaguirre

Food Truck Customer (uncredited)

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Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine

Lisa (uncredited)

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Gayle Kate

Farmers Market Lady (uncredited)

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Paola Katsapas

Bikini Girl (uncredited)

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Caleb Kirkland

French Market Customer / Parade Goer (uncredited)

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David W. LeBlanc

Hotel Guest (uncredited)

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Noa Lindberg

Hungry Jogger (uncredited)

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Jacqueline Harris Matherne

French Market Customer (uncredited)

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Ryan McInerney

Miami Food Truck Customer (uncredited)

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Quintin McKemie II

Food Truck Customer (uncredited)

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Kristin M. Miller

Rockabilly Chick (uncredited)

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Teebone Mitchell

Inez Chauffeur (uncredited)

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Leonardo Montelongo

Austin Food Truck Patron (uncredited)

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Scott Mulvania

South Beach Unicyclist (uncredited)

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Jody Nolan

Beer Garden Patron (uncredited)

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Chris Nuñez

Salsa Dancer (uncredited)

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Gustavo I. Ortiz

Food Truck Customer (uncredited)

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Elbin Palencia

Food Truck Customer (uncredited)

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Reed Penney

Austin Food Truck Patron (uncredited)

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Jay Pennington

Cowboy Patron (uncredited)

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Tanner Priest

Foodie (uncredited)

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Johnny Radelat

Musician (uncredited)

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Xavier Ramirez

Food Truck Customer (uncredited)

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Radcliff Redding

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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Sandy Romero

Food Truck Patron (uncredited)

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Katherine Jeanie Russell

Tourist (uncredited)

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Arley Ryder

Food Truck Patron (uncredited)

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Mike Rylander

Farmers Market Shopper (uncredited)

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Jenna Saab

Concert Patron (uncredited)

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Selena Silvas

Food Truck Patron (uncredited)

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Joshua Soares

The Chef (uncredited)

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Jimmy Star

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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Sam Stinson

Customer (uncredited)

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Ty Suite

Austin Food Truck Patron (uncredited)

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Gary Teague

Franklin Barbecue Patron (uncredited)

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William Throckmorton

Foodie (uncredited)

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Carlos Valenzuela-Durr

Motorcycle Rider (uncredited)

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Minn Vo

Salsa Dancer (uncredited)

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William Shannon Williams

Food Truck Customer (uncredited)

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Rachel Faulkner

Food Truck Customer (uncredited)

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Rigo Obezo

Construction Worker (uncredited)

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