Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- chaotic
- warm
- lazy sunday
- food movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tony's chaotic restaurant work shapes his identity and future ambitions.
The 19-year-old protagonist enters restaurant life under the influence of an experienced chef.
The summer in Provincetown exposes Tony to a chaotic social and culinary world that changes his course.
Tony's aspirations as a writer develop through direct experience in a restaurant kitchen.
Films like Tony, and why
The Bear
shares a food-centered coming of age story, workplace mentorship, and warm dramatic comedy
Burnt
shares a culinary vocation narrative, volatile kitchen dynamics, and an aspiring artist finding direction
The Last Picture Show
shares a youthful summer awakening, bohemian atmosphere, and late coming of age themes
Movie Details
- Director
- Matt Johnson
- Release Date
- 2026-08-07
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (81)
Cast
- Dominic Sessa
- Antonio Banderas
- Emilia Jones
- Leo Woodall
- Stavros Halkias
- Michael Jibrin
- Monica Raymund
- Rich Sommer
- Dagmara Dominczyk
- Liam Fitch
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tony about?
- A restless young Anthony Bourdain finds a possible future amid the heat, disorder, and unlikely mentorship of a Provincetown kitchen.
- What is Tony like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tony as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Tony violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Tony.
- Which films are like Tony?
- Films with a similar feel include The Bear, Burnt, and The Last Picture Show.
- How long is Tony?
- Tony runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tony?
- In United States, Tony is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
