Boiling Point

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Boiling Point

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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

Sep 19, 2024

5/5

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

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Jan 9, 2022

4/5

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

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Nick De Semlyen

Empire Magazine

Jan 9, 2022

3/5

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.

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jul 18, 2024

4/5

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

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Jan 19, 2024

3/4

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

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William Tucker

But Why Tho?

Jan 16, 2023

9/10

Boiling Point is intoxicating stress.

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@RT85249776 Oct 30, 2026

Boiling Point is one of the most honest portrayals of kitchen life I've ever seen. But what hit me hardest wasn't the stress of service — it was Jamie and Emily. Jamie's struggle with depression and self-harm, and Emily's quiet, desperate attempt to hold him together while battling her own demons (13 years sober, the loss of her son) — that's the real "boiling point" of the show. The scene where Emily finds him in the toilet is devastating. And her buying that bottle of wine afterwards? That broke me. Vinette Robinson and Stephen Graham are phenomenal, but Hannah Walters and Stephen McMillan deserve every award for this. BBC, please — there's so much more to tell. Bring it back.

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@Kabeju Sep 22, 2026

I absolutely Love this movie. Must watch if you like cooking drama and good acting ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Oscar E

@Boarhead Sep 18, 2026

An intense subtle build up to an unexpected ending.

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Fro T

@frothizzlereviews Sep 18, 2026

A highly anxious watch with a slick one-take direction and wonderful acting. Stephen Graham’s ability as an actor continues to impress. I highly recommend this one. 9/10

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Andy B

@AndyB21 Sep 5, 2026

I couldn't get into this one at all, despite competent direction and first class acting. File squarely under 'Misery Porn'. Christ, it's grim.

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Kris T

@RT26407207 Aug 26, 2026

Definitely making it to my 4,5 star list. The movie was more tense than 90% of horrors/thirllers wannabes. It's brilliant. As someone who lived and worked in kitchen in UK ... the acting... it was just another level... they should teach it in all acting schools of the world. A must watch. The part of the chief being in debts etc. etc. was a bit cliche but everything else was 100%

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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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