The Menu (2022)
Kernel Score: 82% · 5,955 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2022-11-17
Runtime: 107 minutes
Is The Menu worth watching?
Worth watching. A couple travel to a remote island for a tasting dinner, and the chef has other plans. It's a sharp, darkly funny thriller that mocks food snobbery and entitlement, with Ralph Fiennes superb.
Watch it if you
- like dark comedy with bite
- enjoy satires of the wealthy
- want a short, tight thriller
Skip it if you
- want proper horror scares
- dislike a slow build
Best for: Date night with a dark streak
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Menu
- Stream: Netflix, Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
The Menu parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Menu is an R-rated dark comedy/horror involving a chef's murderous revenge plot against wealthy diners.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes murder, mass suicide, and disturbing violence carried out as calculated revenge.
- Language: Moderate — Contains strong adult language throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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If you liked The Menu, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Parasite (2019) — 91%: Class satire that turns into a thriller
- Wild Tales (2014) — 89%: Dark, funny stories of people pushed past their limit
- Ratatouille (2007) — 89%: Lighter, warmer film about food and passion
- Boiling Point (2021) — 81%: High-pressure restaurant drama
- The Shining (1980) — 95%: Isolated setting and creeping dread
- Pulp Fiction (1994) — 93%: Dark humour mixed with violent surprise
Director
Mark Mylod
Cast
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Margot
- Ralph Fiennes as Chef Slowik
- Nicholas Hoult as Tyler
- Janet McTeer as Lillian
- Paul Adelstein as Ted
- Rob Yang as Bryce
- Aimee Carrero as Felicity
- John Leguizamo as Movie Star
- Arturo Castro as Soren
- Reed Birney as Richard
The Menu FAQ
Is The Menu worth watching?
Worth watching. A couple travel to a remote island for a tasting dinner, and the chef has other plans. It's a sharp, darkly funny thriller that mocks food snobbery and entitlement, with Ralph Fiennes superb.
Where can I watch The Menu?
In the US you can stream The Menu on Netflix, Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV and FXNow and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Menu OK for kids?
The Menu is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Menu is an R-rated dark comedy/horror involving a chef's murderous revenge plot against wealthy diners.
What movies are like The Menu?
If you liked The Menu, try Parasite, Wild Tales, Ratatouille and Boiling Point.