"I was — to be frank — a spoiled, miserable, narcissistic, self-destructive and thoughtless young lout, and badly in need of a good ass-kicking."

2026
Rated R
1h 47m
Drama
Comedy

7.5TMDB(146)

Overview

A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.

Fun facts

Box office
Grossed $18.1M worldwide, about 1.2 times its $15M budget
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Based on
Based on Kitchen Confidential
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Music
Music by Jay McCarrol
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Michael Bauman
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Details

Director: Matt Johnson
Writers: Matt JohnsonWriter
Matthew MillerWriter
Todd BartelsWriter
Lou HoweWriter
Status: Released
Release date: August 7, 2026
Original language: English
Budget: $15M
Revenue: $18.1M
Countries: United States of America, Canada