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The Menu 2022
Black comedyComedy horrorComedy thriller
A 2022 American comedy horror film, The Menu is directed by Mark Mylod and written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy. The movie features an ensemble cast including Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo. It tells the story of a food enthusiast and his companion who journey to a secluded island for a high-end dining experience at an exclusive eatery, only to encounter an unexpected twist from the chef.
The film made its debut at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2022, then opened in U.S. theaters on November 18, 2022 through Searchlight Pictures. Worldwide earnings reached $79.6 million, and it garnered favorable responses from critics. At the 80th Golden Globe Awards, actors Fiennes and Taylor-Joy were recognized with nominations for Best Actor and Best Actress – Musical or Comedy. Additionally, The Menu received five Saturn Award nods, including one for Best Thriller Film at the 51st Saturn Awards.
Cast
- Ralph FiennesChef Slowik
- Anya Taylor-JoyMargot
- Nicholas HoultTyler
- Hong ChauElsa
- Janet McTeerLillian
- Paul AdelsteinTed
- John Leguizamo
- Aimee CarreroFelicity
- Reed BirneyRichard
- Judith LightAnne
- Rebecca KoonLinda
- Rob YangBryce
- Arturo CastroSoren
- Mark St. CyrDave
- Peter Groszsommelier
- Christina BrucatoKatherine
- Adam AalderksJeremy
Crew
- Director
- Mark Mylod
- Writer
- Seth Reiss, Will Tracy
- Producer
- Adam McKay, Betsy Koch, Will Ferrell
- Cinematography
- Peter Deming
- Editing
- Christopher Tellefsen
- Music
- Colin Stetson
Details
- Production
- Gary Sanchez Productions, Hyperobject Industries
- Distributor
- Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $79.6 million
