Critics Say 'Strange' Anthony Bourdain Biopic Tony Has An Unavoidable Hurdle

Still, most are at least somewhat impressed.

A24’s Anthony Bourdain film, Tony, is set to come out of 14 August in the UK.

But the biopic, starring Dominic Sassa as a young Tony, Antonio Banderas as his Chef, Emilia Jones as love interest Nancy, and Leo Woodall as fellow restaurant worker Sal, has already received verdicts from multiple critics.

“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,” the movie’s synopsis reads.

Here’s what reviewers think so far:

What do critics think of 2026’s Tony?

Reviews are generally good – it has already earned an outstanding 97% on review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. But some critics think Nancy’s storyline is a bit thin, while others say the unavoidable shadow of Bourdain’s real-life suicide can’t help but colour the film for fans.

1) The Guardian (3/5)

“This is a strange film in some ways. It is watchable and........

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