Chicken for Linda!
Directed by Chiara Malta and Sébastien Laudenbach · 2023 ·
Is Chicken for Linda! worth watching?
Yes. Chicken for Linda! (2023) earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Linda veut du poulet ! Linda quiere pollo リンダはチキンが食べたい！ 치킨 포 린다! 琳达想吃鸡肉！ 琳達想吃雞！ Linda e il pollo!
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Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan. Check local listings for your region.
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (100/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded animation, comedy, family pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Chicken for Linda! worth watching?
Yes — Chicken for Linda! earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded animation, comedy, family pick. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
A hand-painted burst of comic energy and family feeling, balancing childhood chaos with a tender understanding of grief and reconciliation.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).
What is Chicken for Linda! about?
After unfairly punishing her daughter, a guilt-ridden mother promises to cook the chicken-and-peppers dish Linda remembers from her late father, setting off a colourful chase through a town paralysed by a strike.
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Critic Reviews
Chicken for Linda! (2023) Review: Grief in Primary Colours
★★★★☆
Chicken for Linda! is a hand-painted French animated farce about a mother's frantic quest to cook her grieving daughter one special dish, and it is a joy.
Yes, with reservations. It is a bold, funny and tender animated comedy for adults and older children, though its loose style and frantic energy won't suit every taste.
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Chicken for Linda!: frequently asked questions
Is Chicken for Linda! worth watching?
Yes. Chicken for Linda! (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 85%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Chicken for Linda!?
In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Chicken for Linda!?
Chicken for Linda! runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
What is Chicken for Linda! rated?
Chicken for Linda! is rated NR in the United States and All in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Chicken for Linda!?
Chicken for Linda! is directed by Chiara Malta and Sébastien Laudenbach and stars Mélinée Leclerc, Clotilde Hesme, Laetitia Dosch, Estéban.
What is the Metascore for Chicken for Linda!?
Metacritic's Metascore for Chicken for Linda! is 86 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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