The Big Cheese

Opens Friday, August 7, 2026

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.

Official Selection: DOC NYC

• Country USA
• Language English and French and Japanese with English subtitles
• Running Time 87 minutes
• Format DCP
• Director Sara Joe Wolansky

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