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title: "The Chef of South Polar"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-chef-of-south-polar-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 106378
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# The Chef of South Polar (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-chef-of-south-polar-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Chef of South Polar
Year: 2009
Native Title: 南極料理人
Country: Japan (Japanese Movie)
Genres: Drama, Comedy (Source 1: Drama and Comedy; Source 5: Comedy)
Runtime: 2h 5m
Release Date: 08/08/2009 (JP)
Plot: Eight men are assigned to live 14,000 kilometers from home in inhumanly cold conditions, where food becomes their new existence.
Character/Plot Detail: Nishimura has a passion for cooking.
"The Chef of South Polar is a 2009 Japanese movie titled 南極料理人. The film, which has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes, is categorized as a drama and comedy. Released in Japan on August 8, 2009

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch The Chef of South Polar?
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### Q: Is The Chef of South Polar worth watching?
The Chef of South Polar holds a community rating of 7.1/10. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Chef of South Polar and when was it released?
The Chef of South Polar is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2009.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Chef of South Polar — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/106378)
- [The Chef of South Polar (2009) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345728/fullcredits/)
- [The Chef of South Polar (2009) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/106378/cast)
- [The Chef of South Polar (2009)](https://mydramalist.com/)
- [The Chef of South Polar](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [The Chef of South Polar - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-chef-of-south-polar/VCJWPOzRMC9O99tvg4Gxf1/credits/)

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