Movie · 1987

Babette's Feast

Babettes gæstebud · Gabriel Axel

1h 44min G Release: 08/11/1987 Comedy Drama History

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Babette's Feast is a comedy and drama movie released in 1987, directed by Gabriel Axel, starring Stéphane Audran, Bodil Kjer and Birgitte Federspiel. It runs 1h 44min and is rated G in Brazil.

Official synopsis

Artistic, sensual and sacred passions unite in Babette's Feast.

A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late 19th century Denmark.

Where to watch Babette's Feast

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Trailer for Babette's Feast

Babette's Feast (1987) - trailer · YouTube

Cast of Babette's Feast

12 actors

Stéphane Audran as Babette

Bodil Kjer as Filippa

Birgitte Federspiel as Martine

Jarl Kulle as General Lorens Löwenhielm

Jean-Philippe Lafont as Achille Papin

Bibi Andersson as Svensk hofdame

Ghita Nørby as Fortæller (stemme)

Asta Esper Hagen Andersen as Anna

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Thomas Antoni as Svensk Løjtnant

Hanne Stensgaard as Filippa som ung

Vibeke Hastrup as Martine som ung Gudmar Wivesson as Lorens Löwenhielm som ung

Director: Gabriel Axel
Cinematography: Henning Kristiansen
Editing: Finn Henriksen
Music: Per Nørgård
Production: Pernille Siesbye, Benni Korzen, Bo Christensen, Just Betzer
Screenplay: Gabriel Axel

Frequently asked questions about Babette's Feast

Where to watch Babette's Feast?

We haven't found where to watch Babette's Feast in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.

Is Babette's Feast on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 01/10/2026, Babette's Feast was not on Netflix in Brazil.

How long is Babette's Feast?

Babette's Feast runs 1h 44min (104 minutes).

What is the age rating of Babette's Feast?

In Brazil, it is rated G.

What year did Babette's Feast come out?

Babette's Feast came out in 1987.

Babette's Feast details

Status: Released
Original title: Babettes gæstebud
Original language: Danish
Countries: Denmark
Production companies: Rungstedlundfonden, Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film Denmark

Themes

Comedy Drama History servant charity community service catholic feast reconciliation sect frenchwoman coastal village master servant relationship gourmet french cuisine fine dining generosity gourmet cook sister sister relationship selflessness piety