A24's 'Tony' Sets HBO Max Streaming Debut for November 20
The Anthony Bourdain biographical film, starring Dominic Sessa, will stream on HBO Max after its theatrical run and strong critics' scores.
A24's biographical comedy-drama Tony will debut on HBO Max on November 20, the streamer announced. The film stars Dominic Sessa as a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain in Provincetown, Massachusetts, as he discovers restaurant kitchens.
Matt Johnson directed the film and co-wrote the script with Matthew Miller, Todd Bartels, and Lou Howe. The cast also includes Antonio Banderas, Emilia Jones, Leo Woodall, Stavros Halkias, Dagmara Dominczyk, and Rich Sommer.
Critics have responded warmly to the film: it holds a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 234 reviews, and Metacritic gave it a weighted average of 75 out of 100 based on 50 critics.
Tony is not the only title joining HBO Max in November. The streamer's slate also includes The Gilded Age Season 4 on November 1 and City of God: The Fight Rages On Season 2 on November 8.
The film first opened in select U.S. theaters on August 7 before expanding nationwide on August 21. So far it has earned $19 million at the box office. The story draws from Bourdain's 2000 memoir Kitchen Confidential.
Quick answers
When does Tony start streaming on HBO Max?
Tony will debut on HBO Max on November 20.
Who plays Anthony Bourdain in Tony?
Dominic Sessa stars as the young Anthony Bourdain.
What is Tony about?
The film follows a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain in Provincetown, Massachusetts, as he discovers restaurant kitchens.