Directed by Matt Johnson, 2026, USA, Rated R, 106 minutes
Long before Anthony Bourdain became a celebrated chef, bestselling author, and world traveler, he was a restless 19-year-old searching for direction. Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers) stars as the young Bourdain during a formative summer in 1970s Provincetown, where a restaurant job introduces him to the exhilarating, profane, and demanding world of the professional kitchen. Emilia Jones, Leo Woodall, and Antonio Banderas co-star in this unconventional biographical drama that concentrates on the experiences that helped shape Bourdain rather than attempting to chronicle his entire life. The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with a 95% Tomatometer score shortly after release. RogerEbert.com called Johnson’s film an “excellent” and “intimate, captivating character study,” singling out both Sessa and Banderas for their performances.
