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In this origin story of a voice that defined a generation, 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbles into the chaotic world of a Cape Cod restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.

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Critics Consensus

Exploring how the iconic Anthony Bourdain came to be with a scrappy coming-of-age story that's equal parts sweet and tart, Tony is a splendid tribute to mentorship, complete with a standout performance by Antonio Banderas.

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A poignant and heartfelt tribute to a complex culinary icon, Matt Johnson deftly directs Tony, delivering a crowd-pleasing, superbly cast portrait of Anthony Bourdain’s origin story.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Livemint

Aug 31, 2026

The film stops just as Tony’s life is about to take off. It is an interesting choice for an origin story, but it also leaves the film feeling oddly incomplete.

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Geordie Gray

The Australian

Aug 25, 2026

4.5/5

You might expect a film about Anthony Bourdain to have tragedy looming over it. And while Tony occasionally lets the future creep into frame...Johnson largely leaves them as intimations.

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Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

Aug 21, 2026

3.5/4

[Johnson’s] focus is on transporting us into this world with immediacy, scattering pertinent story details with a playful sense of spontaneity. However, everything is intentionally, precisely placed.

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Pat Bulfamante

The MontyVerse

1 day ago

A rebellious biopic fit for a culinary rebel.

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Kyle Amato

Boston Hassle

2 days ago

In the end, Tony cannot quite free itself from biopic clichés, but the film has more going for it than one might assume from the corny trailer.

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Tatsam Mukherjee

The Wire (INDIA)

4 days ago

Matt Johnson’s 'Tony' Is a Cool Beverage on a Hot, Sunny Day

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Andrew

2 days ago

This was the first movie I have walked out on. It pissed on Anthony Bourdain's grave with how inaccurate and dogshit it was. If A24, the director, and the writers were capable of shame then they should be ashamed.

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Josh

4 days ago

Bourdain was the man!

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Juan

4 days ago

They hit the camaraderie that comes in the kitchen setting. Wasn't really expecting it being a coming of age movie.

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Isabella

5 days ago

you can always get me in the theater to see domimic sessa in the 1970s.

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bonniesline A

5 days ago

excellent casting. Good insight showing the early days of a worthy, genuine guy that started from the bottom and worked his way up the ladder to be highly respected.

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Deanee

5 days ago

Excellent movie!!! I loved the story line and how Anthony Bourdain ended up applying to the CIA. The actors were great and true to their characters.

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Synopsis

In this origin story of a voice that defined a generation, 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbles into the chaotic world of a Cape Cod restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.

Director: Matt Johnson
Producer: Tim White, Trevor White, Matthew Miller, Matt Johnson
Screenwriter: Matt Johnson, Matthew Miller, Todd Bartels, Lou Howe
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Star Thrower Entertainment, Zapruder Films
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 2026, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 15, 2026
Runtime: 1h 46m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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