Boiling Point

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Boiling Point

R

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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VITALII H

This movie shows you the environment in which the restaurant staff is working with all ups and downs, uncensored. You get to see the drama that’s behind the curtain and believe me it is very real. What I really didn’t like about this movie is the ending, it felt short and the ending felt rushed in a way. But then again I’m not sure what ending I envisioned… But, the fact that the entire film was shot in one continuous take is rather impressive.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/26/25

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Dave S

It turns out that Boiling Point is the perfect subject matter for the one continuous shot concept. Set in an upscale London restaurant, the camera unflinchingly captures the mayhem of both the front and the back of house over a ninety-minute period. Stress-inducing thanks to both the style and the setting, Boiling Point focuses primarily on Andy (Stephen Graham), a chef whose life is quickly spiraling out of control, and his impact on those he works with. Anyone going into this expecting much of a plot will probably be disappointed – make no mistake, this is a character study of a man watching his life slip through his fingers over the course of an evening. Graham is great in the lead role, as is Vinette Robinson as his exasperated sous-chef, but the real star of the show is the style – agile camerawork, excellent sound, and creative blocking make it a worthy entry in the one-shot sweepstakes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/16/25

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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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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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