Tony

What’s it about?

Anthony Bourdain is nineteen years old, and an aspiring writer and reluctant cook. The film follows Bourdain as he stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.

The facts 

• Directed by Matt Johnson (BlackBerry)
• Starring Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers), Emilia Jones (CODA), Leo Woodall (White Lotus) and Antonio Banderas (Babygirl)
• English language 
• Runtime: 106 minutes

Why did it get this rating? 

This film was classified by Te Mana Whakaatu, Classification Office. You can find out more about classification process and ratings here.

Drug use

There are multiple scenes of drug use throughout the film, which include:

• Cannabis is smoked at a party 
• There are multiple scenes of characters openly snorting cocaine for a pick-me-up while working in a kitchen.
• A character injects a drug intravenously. This is depicted negatively as the person loses their job.

Sex scenes and sexual references

Two people are briefly seen having sex through a window, with some breast nudity and motion. Off-screen sex is implied in another scene. 

There are some crass sexual references including someone saying, ‘F*ck, this girl must have two pussies’, and a man miming masturbation using a crab claw.

Offensive language

There is frequent use of offensive language. ‘F*ck' is used for emphasis, exclamation and in aggression, as well as occasionally in the sexual sense. ‘Sh*t', ‘bullsh*t’, ‘b*tch’, and ‘a**hole’ are also used.

There is a homophobic slur used, which negatively characterises the user as a bigot. Some viewers may find this disturbing. 

When content stays with you 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?