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Boiling Point

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Boiling Point

R

Released Nov 19, 2021

1h 32m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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On the busiest night of the year at one of the hottest restaurants in London, charismatic, commanding head chef Andy Jones (Stephen Graham) balances along a knife's edge as multiple personal and professional crises threaten to destroy everything he's worked for. A surprise visit from a health and safety inspector sets the staff on edge as the overbooked hotspot begins to fill with guests. Jones alternately berates and cajoles his diverse staff, trying his best to diffuse tensions between management and his crew, while catering to the ridiculous demands of customers.

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Critics Consensus

Gripping from start to finish, Boiling Point uses its bold formal approach to support a thrilling tightrope of a tale.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

This film following one burnt-out chef's shift in a high-end restaurant makes for a tense, riveting drama .

Rated: 5/5

Sep 19, 2024

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

A divine comedy barrelling towards inevitable tragedy, played out in hell's kitchen where someone is bound to get burned.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 9, 2022

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Nick De Semlyen

Empire Magazine

A fast-paced and hectic kitchen thriller that, though it tries to spin a few too many plates, pulls you deep into a fascinating, detailed world most of us know little about.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 9, 2022

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

Consistently captivating, Boiling Point serves up a main course of tension with side portions of humour, effective drama and memorable acting.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 18, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a familiar endeavor that’s elevated by its top-notch performances and smattering of compelling set-pieces...

Rated: 3/4

Jan 19, 2024

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William Tucker

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Boiling Point is intoxicating stress.

Rated: 9/10

Jan 16, 2023

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Markus L

Hold on to your seat, it’s about be insane

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/30/25

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Rob W

This movie is fantastic. Certainly not for the faint of heart but you can see the genius in all aspects of this film and oh yeah, it was made in a single shot which is totally sick.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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Thomas P. R

Every role in this movie was well carved out and well portrayed. Many of us have had some type of work experience in a restaurant, and for me, this film was very realistic. In particular, there is a roller coaster of power dynamics involving every character, each in their own way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Julian S

A taut, poignant study—intense and universally relatable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Bob A

Like an episode of the Bear except more ridiculous. Bad acting, script that’s all over the place and never wraps things up. How this got such great reviews is a serious mystery

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/24/25

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Timothy T

For people that have never worked in a busy restaurant, let me tell you that this film portrays it exactly how it is. Great cinematography and amazing acting with a good functional director leading the way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Synopsis

On the busiest night of the year at one of the hottest restaurants in London, charismatic, commanding head chef Andy Jones (Stephen Graham) balances along a knife's edge as multiple personal and professional crises threaten to destroy everything he's worked for. A surprise visit from a health and safety inspector sets the staff on edge as the overbooked hotspot begins to fill with guests. Jones alternately berates and cajoles his diverse staff, trying his best to diffuse tensions between management and his crew, while catering to the ridiculous demands of customers.

Director: Philip Barantini
Producer: Hester Ruoff, Bart Ruspoli
Screenwriter: Philip Barantini, James Cummings
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Bromantics, Ascendant Films, Insight Media Fund, Urban Way Productions, Alpine Films, Matriarch Productions, White Hot Productions, Burton Fox Films, Three Little Birds Pictures
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|Pervasive Language)
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 19, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2021
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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