Boiling Point
Seen it?2021 | 92 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Pig, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A head chef balances multiple personal and professional crises at a popular restaurant in London.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 4 BAFTAs.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 268K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philip Barantini
- Stephen GrahamAndy Jones
- Vinette RobinsonCarly
- Alice May FeethamBeth
- Jason FlemyngAlastair Skye
- Hannah WaltersEmily
- Malachi KirbyTony
- Izuka HoyleCamille
- Taz SkylarBilly
- Lauryn AjufoAndrea
- Ray PanthakiFreeman