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The Big Cheese

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A scrappy team of eccentric American cheesemongers defies tradition to take on the world's top cheese masters at the Mondial du Fromage, battling cultural clashes, personal struggles, and melting cheese in pursuit of respect, redemption, and a historic victory.
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Chris Azzopardi New York Times 4d
The Big Cheese reveals itself to be a satisfyingly tender story, framing Moskowitz as both a survivor and a spiritual leader. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots 3d
A quirky food documentary on the surface, but underneath lies a thrilling sports story about perseverance, belonging, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in one of the world’s most delightfully specialized professions. Go to Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 4d
The structural ingredients are familiar, although the film strikes a tasty balance of absurdity and sincerity. Go to Full Review Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome 4d
The Big Cheese is bright, tangy, and bold, and with a description like that, I’m sure a cheesemonger could pair the documentary with a delectable wedge of something cheesy. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Aug 3
A mildly engaging and well-edited, but overstuffed documentary. Go to Full Review Peter Keough Arts Fuse Apr 24
The outcome is unexpected and downright suspenseful, all overshadowed by the manic, magnetic, occasionally obnoxious organizer of the American team, Adam Moskowitz. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Sara Joe Wolansky

Director

Courtney Johnson

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Adam Moskowitz

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Sara Joe Wolansky

Producer

James A. Smith

Producer

Adam Moskowitz

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Synopsis A scrappy team of eccentric American cheesemongers defies tradition to take on the world's top cheese masters at the Mondial du Fromage, battling cultural clashes, personal struggles, and melting cheese in pursuit of respect, redemption, and a historic victory.
Director
Sara Joe Wolansky
Producer
Sara Joe Wolansky, James A. Smith
Distributor
Obscured Releasing
Production Co
Shh: It Happens, Infinite Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 7, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 27m
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