Tony

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Nineteen-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that shapes the course of his life.

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Exploring how the iconic Anthony Bourdain came to be with a scrappy coming-of-age story that's equal parts sweet and tart, Tony is a splendid tribute to mentorship, complete with a standout performance by Antonio Banderas.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

2d

Wonderful... Antonio Banderas is really the best thing in this movie.

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Alison Willmore

New York Magazine/Vulture

2d

It ends, satisfyingly, with him planting both feet on the ground.

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John Powers

NPR

2d

Perhaps the highest praise I can offer is that it doesn't depend on Bourdain's fame to keep us interested. I would have enjoyed this movie even if its hero didn't have TV shows that play on every airline in the world.

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Eric Goldman

Eric Goldman (YouTube)

9h

If you didn't know going in the significance of Anthony Bourdain, you would see this as just a small scale coming of age movie, but that is part of its charm.

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

1d

Ultimately, I had fun with this film. . .[but] I think perhaps beyond what he shared with us himself, we should just let Anthony Bourdain remain unknowable.

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Ridge Harripersad

CGMagazine

1d

8/10

So, who is Tony for? This is a film intended for those who are curious about Anthony Bourdain’s true culinary origins, but it can also be for those who enjoy complex coming-of-age stories.

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2d

Antonio banderas still hot af. Dominic sessa the actor you are!!!! So good miss bourdain v v much

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David R

2d

The fish he ordered came out late, so he killed himself.

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Mother T

@Gnkuytf 4h

This Anthony Bourdain story is a serious misstep as it relies on materials amassed by Gordon Ramsay’s groundbreaking work as a Michelin starred chef. How dare you. And don’t misjudge my personal anger of your cheap use of trophes garnered from the tragedy of my rape, and the tragic decease of both my husband, Gabriel Colin, and my son, Oliver Robert- reference to that rape. Watch it London Tower. I might have zero to do with my afterlife but to collect Henry Tudor taxes.

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Michelle M

@littlemichelle 5h

Such a thoughtful look at Anthony Bourdain's early life. Well written, well acted, well directed. Charming and inspiring but tugs at the heart strings.

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Fatty P

@RT00492434 6h

Great movie, stav was good too

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Kathy K

@SimplyGourmetbyK 8h

Great story- perfect amount of time to show us how Anthony entered the culinary scene! Great acting all around. Nostalgic, heart warming and reality mixed into one.

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Synopsis

Nineteen-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that shapes the course of his life.

Director: Matt Johnson
Producer: Tim White, Trevor White, Matthew Miller, Matt Johnson
Screenwriter: Matt Johnson, Matthew Miller, Todd Bartels, Lou Howe
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Star Thrower Entertainment, Zapruder Films
Rating: R
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 7, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 46m

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