Tony
Seen it?2026 | 107 min | Drama, Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Boogie Nights, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$18 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matt Johnson
- Dominic SessaTony
- Antonio BanderasChef
- Emilia JonesNancy
- Leo WoodallSal
- Stavros HalkiasStavros
- Michael JibrinTyrone
- Monica RaymundMary
- Rich SommerPierre
- Dagmara DominczykGladys
- Liam FitchChristopher