Tony

Tony

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

Directed by Matt Johnson

Produced by Star Thrower Entertainment, Zapruder Films

2026106 min7.6 / 10

A coming-of-age biopic set in a 1970s restaurant kitchen where a self-aware young man discovers purpose and transformation through food, mentorship, and summer romance.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Tony scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Tony easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Tony end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Tony violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Tony sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity28

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise73

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Tony

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Tony

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Tony, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Tony, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Tony, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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