Nobu
An intimate documentary traces Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s transformation from celebrated chef into the architect of a worldwide culinary empire.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- intimate
- reflective
- celebratory
- food documentary night
- culinary inspiration
What critics said
Critics are broadly divided, recognizing the film's access to its subject while finding its overall treatment uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Robert De Niro, Meir Teper, Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and Wolfgang Puck appear alongside Matsuhisa, emphasizing the network surrounding his empire.
The overview presents Matsuhisa as a figure who redefined gastronomy on a global scale.
The film explicitly offers an intimate portrait of Matsuhisa rather than only a survey of his restaurants.
The subject is presented as a culinary legend whose empire and influence have reshaped global gastronomy.
Films like Nobu, and why
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Shares an intimate culinary portrait, restaurant-world access, and reflective attention to a chef's professional legacy.
Chef's Table
Shares a behind-the-scenes food documentary approach, chef-centered storytelling, and interest in culinary reputation.
Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent
Shares a biographical restaurant-industry focus, reflective tone, and examination of a celebrated culinary innovator.
Movie Details
- Director
- Matt Tyrnauer
- Release Date
- 2025-06-27
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (2)
Cast
- Nobu Matsuhisa
- Robert De Niro
- Meir Teper
- Cindy Crawford
- Rande Gerber
- Wolfgang Puck
- Ruth Reichl
- Jean-Georges Vongerichten
- Yuji Wakiya
Common questions
- What is Nobu about?
- An intimate documentary traces Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s transformation from celebrated chef into the architect of a worldwide culinary empire.
- What is Nobu like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nobu as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Nobu violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Nobu.
- What did critics think of Nobu?
- Critics are broadly divided, recognizing the film's access to its subject while finding its overall treatment uneven.
- Which films are like Nobu?
- Films with a similar feel include Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Chef's Table, and Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent.
- How long is Nobu?
- Nobu runs 109 minutes.
