# Boiling Point (2021)

> During one disastrous Christmas service, a troubled London chef struggles to keep his restaurant and his unraveling life under control.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/574071

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Philip Barantini
- Cast: Stephen Graham, Vinette Robinson, Alice May Feetham, Jason Flemyng, Hannah Walters, Malachi Kirby, Izuka Hoyle, Taz Skylar
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11127680/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: nerve-jangling, claustrophobic, visceral, intense movie night, cinema study

## Synopsis

In the heat of the kitchen, the pressure mounts as the holiday rush begins.

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