Before Anthony Bourdain became a celebrated chef, bestselling author, and acclaimed television host, he was Tony – an aimless, rebellious 19-year-old searching for direction after losing out on a writing fellowship. When he lands in Provincetown, hoping to chase down a pretty girl, he unexpectedly finds himself inside a restaurant kitchen. Far from the fully realized version of the man we know from his culinary adventures, the young Tony in the film is an angry punk with the confidence of a Michelin-starred chef but the instincts and skills of a toddler holding a knife. But what happens in Provincetown becomes a life-defining experience that shapes the course of his future. Portrayed with warmth and intensity by actor Dominic Sessa, young Tony is a character anyone can connect with, and director Matt Johnson’s film allows us to luxuriate in the people and places the beloved writer cherished best.

(US / 2026 / Directed by Matt Johnson)
R / 1 hr 46 mins