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Tom's Guide
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
5 best movies like 'Nonnas' to stream right now
If you were charmed by the rich flavors, fiery grandmothers and second-chance warmth of 'Nonnas' on Netflix, you're probably already craving more cozy, character-driven stories with heart. It's no shock that 'Nonnas' has taken the No. 1 spot — it's the perfect comfort watch. Led by Vince Vaughn as a grieving son turned restaurateur, the movie brings together a powerhouse cast of Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire and Brenda Vaccaro as a group of opinionated, pasta-slinging grandmothers who steal every scene (and maybe your heart). So, what should you watch next once the credits roll and the craving for another serving kicks in? Whether you're drawn to stories about food, found family, or feel-good comebacks, here are five movies like 'Nonnas' to stream right now. If 'Nonnas' made you want to call your mom and cook something from scratch, 'Chef' will have you Googling 'how to make a Cubano' by the end of the first act. Jon Favreau stars as Carl Casper, a burnt-out L.A. chef who loses his high-profile restaurant gig and ends up reinventing his career (and reconnecting with his young son) through a scrappy food truck road trip. Much like 'Nonnas,' 'Chef' is a story about healing through food, rediscovering joy in unexpected places, and how love (and flavor) can bring people back together. Bonus: It's filled with mouthwatering cooking sequences and boasts a killer soundtrack. Buy/rent on Amazon Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 'Julie & Julia' is an easy next watch after "Nonnas" as it also focuses on the celebration of tradition, flavor and women who cook with both passion and a little sass. This dual-timeline dramedy follows the true stories of Julia Child (Meryl Streep, in full delightful form) discovering her culinary voice in 1950s Paris, and Julie Powell (Amy Adams), a modern-day New Yorker cooking her way through Julia's cookbook as a way to escape the chaos of her own life. The result? A rich, funny, and deeply comforting story about food, purpose and the joy of starting over — one recipe at a time. Buy/rent on Amazon For a fun, food-filled rom-com that mixes family drama with romance, 'Little Italy' hits all the right notes. Just be warned: It's one of those movies that's so bad, it's good. Set in Toronto's vibrant Italian district, the movie follows childhood friends Nikki (Emma Roberts) and Leo (Hayden Christensen) as they fall in love ... while their families are locked in a decades-old rivalry over their competing pizzerias. It's cheesy (pun intended), lighthearted, and full of familiar tropes, but that's part of the charm. If you're in the mood for something fun and fluffy that still celebrates love, heritage, and a well-tossed dough, this one's for you. Just don't expect a masterpiece. Stream it on Peacock Though it's been a cult classic for years, 'Big Night' still feels like a hidden gem when it comes to food, family and the drama of running a restaurant. This heartfelt, Italian-American film follows two brothers, Primo (Tony Shalhoub) and Secondo (Stanley Tucci), who own a failing restaurant and are desperately trying to save it with one last, ambitious meal. While 'Nonnas' focuses on a family-run eatery with plenty of sass and love, 'Big Night' delves into the sacrifices, the passion, and the sometimes heartbreaking dynamics of pursuing a dream for your family. Buy/rent on Amazon While 'Couples Retreat' isn't exactly in the same vein as 'Nonnas,' it's a well-known Vince Vaughn comedy featuring his classic humor. The movie centers on four couples who venture to a tropical resort for what they think will be a relaxing vacation, but it quickly turns into a series of emotional (and comedic) challenges as they confront their relationship issues. Vaughn, alongside a stellar cast including Jason Bateman and Kristen Bell, delivers laughs while also exploring the complexity of love and commitment. It's not quite about family-run businesses or the kitchen, but this one is perfect if you're in the mood for a lighthearted yet insightful comedy that still gives you a feel-good vibe. Stream it on Netflix
Observer
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
Stanley Tucci says hosting tougher than acting as he launches culinary travel series
Stanley Tucci is no stranger to hosting a television series, but when asked how it compares to acting, the Oscar nominee is clear: "Hosting is harder because you have to be yourself. "And the reason actors become actors is they probably don't want to be themselves all the time," he said, laughing. Known for films like "Conclave", "Julie & Julia", "The Devil Wears Prada" and "The Hunger Games", Tucci embarks on a culinary journey across Italy in his new show, "Tucci in Italy". From sampling traditional knödel in Trentino Alto-Adige to tucking into succulent porchetta in Lazio, the five-episode series sees him talking to chefs, farmers, shopkeepers and everyday Italians about their food and traditions. He describes it as "an exploration of what makes up Italy through the prism of food". "(Italians) live to eat and everybody else eats to live... You can talk to a cab driver and you can talk to someone of the they'll talk about food in the same way," Tucci said in an interview with Reuters. "And were they to meet, they would talk about food in the same way and they would talk in-depth about it. I don't know another culture that would do that, where it just breaks down all boundaries." In the show, Tucci travels to five regions - Tuscany, Lombardy, Trentino Alto-Adige, Lazio and Abruzzo. While not a fan of spice, Tucci said he was willing to try anything: "I sort of did, I think, on this trip. There was lots of offal, which I love." "When I was watching the episodes again, I was like, there really is a lot of offal in these that's just a part of what Italy is and that's what they eat." Tucci, the author of several cookbooks, has Italian origins and has lived as well as visited the country before - including for his previous travel and food show, "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy". "The more I travel through Italy, the more I of people in my childhood," he said. "You might see somebody who looks like your aunt or your great aunt or your it makes you feel connected to the people that you've lost." "Tucci in Italy" streams on Disney+ from May 19 and premieres on National Geographic on May 21. —Reuters
TimesLIVE
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Stanley Tucci says hosting is tougher than acting as he launches culinary travel series
Stanley Tucci is no stranger to hosting a television series, but when asked how it compares to acting, the Oscar nominee is clear: "Hosting is harder because you have to be yourself — and the reason actors become actors is they probably don't want to be themselves all the time." Known for films including Conclave, Julie & Julia, The Devil Wears Prada and The Hunger Games, Tucci embarks on a culinary journey across Italy in his new show, Tucci in Italy. From sampling traditional knödel in Trentino Alto-Adige to tucking into succulent porchetta in Lazio, the five-episode series sees him talking to chefs, farmers, shopkeepers and everyday Italians about their food and traditions. He describes it as "an exploration of what makes up Italy through the prism of food". "[Italians] live to eat and everybody else eats to live. You can talk to a cab driver and you can talk to someone of the aristocracy and they'll talk about food in the same way," Tucci said in an interview.
Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Stanley Tucci goes home for culinary travel series
Stanley Tucci is no stranger to hosting a television series, but when asked how it compares to acting, the Oscar nominee is clear: "Hosting is harder because you have to be yourself. And the reason actors become actors is they probably don't want to be themselves all the time." Known for films like Conclave, Julie & Julia, The Devil Wears Prada and The Hunger Games, Tucci now embarks on a culinary journey across Italy as a host in his new show, Tucci in Italy. From sampling traditional knödel in Trentino Alto-Adige to tucking into succulent porchetta in Lazio, the five-episode series sees him talking to chefs, farmers, shopkeepers and everyday Italians about their food and traditions. He describes it as "an exploration of what makes up Italy through the prism of food". "(Italians) live to eat and everybody else eats to live... You can talk to a cab driver and you can talk to someone of the they'll talk about food in the same way," Tucci said in an interview with Reuters. "I don't know another culture that would do that, where it just breaks down all boundaries." In the show, Tucci travels to five regions – Tuscany, Lombardy, Trentino Alto-Adige, Lazio and Abruzzo. Tucci, the author of several cookbooks, has Italian origins and has lived in as well as visited the country before – including for his previous travel and food show, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy. "The more I travel through Italy, the more I of people in my childhood," he said. "You might see somebody who looks like your aunt or your great aunt or your it makes you feel connected to the people that you've lost." Tucci in Italy streams on Disney+ from May 19 and premieres on National Geographic on May 21. Reuters
