The Kitchen(2023)
Strong roots grow in unlikely places
The Kitchen Synopsis
Izi's close to escaping The Kitchen, one of London's last remaining housing estates. But when young Benji enters his life, he faces some hard decisions.
The Kitchen (2023) is a science fiction, thriller, drama, adventure and comedy film directed by Kibwe Tavares, released on October 15, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Kane Robinson, Jedaiah Bannerman, Hope Ikpoku Jnr and Teija Kabs. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 197 ratings.
- Director:
- Kibwe Tavares
- Writers:
- Daniel Kaluuya, Joe Murtagh, Amy Baty
- Producers:
- Daniel Kaluuya, Daniel Emmerson
- Cinematographer:
- Wyatt Garfield
- Composer:
- Alex Baranowski
- Production:
- DMC Film, 59%, Film4 Productions, Factory Fifteen
- Status:
- Released
The Kitchen (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Kitchen before you stream it.
The Kitchen Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Kitchen.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Izi & Benji Get Caught Up In A BRUTAL Police Raid
Clip
The First Time Izi Meets Benji
Clip
Daniel Kaluuya Talks Fatherhood, Community And The Inspirations Behind The Kitchen
Featurette
The Kitchen World Premiere at London Film Festival | Film4
Featurette
Daniel Kaluuya's directorial debut, The Kitchen, cooks at the BFI London Film Festival 2023
Featurette
Daniel Kaluuya on the BFI London Film Festival 2023 closing film, The Kitchen
Featurette
The Kitchen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kane Robinson
as Izi
Jedaiah Bannerman
as Benji
Hope Ikpoku Jnr
as Staples
Teija Kabs
as Ruby
Demmy Ladipo
as Jase
Cristale
as Lianne
BACKROAD GEE
as Kamale
Rasaq Kukoyi
as Arinze
- Reuben 'Trizzy' Nyamah
Reuben 'Trizzy' Nyamah
as Dirt
Henry Lawfull
as Cronik
Alan Asaad
as Oozie
Ian Wright
as Lord Kitchener
Key crew
Directed by Kibwe Tavares, written by Daniel Kaluuya, Joe Murtagh and Amy Baty, produced by Daniel Kaluuya and Daniel Emmerson.
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The Kitchen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 197 ratings.
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The Kitchen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Kitchen online?
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The Kitchen (2023) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Kitchen?
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The main cast of The Kitchen (2023) includes Kane Robinson, Jedaiah Bannerman, Hope Ikpoku Jnr, Teija Kabs and Demmy Ladipo. The film was directed by Kibwe Tavares. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Kitchen released?
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The Kitchen was released on October 15, 2023 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Kitchen worth watching?
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The Kitchen (2023) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 197 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Kitchen?
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Yes. The official The Kitchen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.