On The Backburner(2026)
When two immigrant kitchen porters, a young aspiring chef and his older cynical colleague are thrown together... they find in each other a strength that changes their lives forever.
On The Backburner Synopsis
Yusuf, a kitchen porter, bonds with Abiola, an older cynical colleague. Together they inspire a winning dish, but their undocumented status costs them their jobs - yet they face the future together.
On The Backburner (2026) is a drama film directed by Krisztián Kajtár, released on March 21, 2026 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Rayan Hadady, Gary Forbes, Selina Boyack and Archie Beattie. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Krisztián Kajtár
- Writers:
- Joseph Olanlokun
- Producers:
- Casper Galbraith
- Budget:
- $5,500
- Status:
- Released
On The Backburner Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Rayan Hadady
Rayan Hadady
as Yusef
Gary Forbes
as Abiola
- Selina Boyack
Selina Boyack
as Chef Baird
- Archie Beattie
Archie Beattie
as Sous Chef - 1
- Robbie Johnstone
Robbie Johnstone
as Sous Chef - 2
- Fehintoluwa Olowoyeye
Fehintoluwa Olowoyeye
as Abiola's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Krisztián Kajtár, written by Joseph Olanlokun, produced by Casper Galbraith.
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On The Backburner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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On The Backburner – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in On The Backburner?
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The main cast of On The Backburner (2026) includes Rayan Hadady, Gary Forbes, Selina Boyack, Archie Beattie and Robbie Johnstone. The film was directed by Krisztián Kajtár. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was On The Backburner released?
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On The Backburner was released on March 21, 2026 and runs for 11m.
Is On The Backburner worth watching?
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On The Backburner (2026) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.