A slew of uber-wealthy people dressed to the nines steps onto a boat that takes them to one of the most exclusive restaurants on earth. It’s nearly impossible to secure a reservation, and only the upper echelons of society get a chance to dine there. As these guests settle in, course after course is served — at first, to the delight of them all. But they soon realize the chef has sinister intentions. Why were they really brought here? And why are the restaurant staff acting so … odd? 

From Succession director Mark Mylod, the satirical horror film The Menu stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, and Ralph Fiennes. Both Fiennes and Taylor-Joy were nominated for Golden Globes for their performances. 

When will The Menu be released?

Stream it now.

Who’s in the cast of The Menu?

• Ralph Fiennes (Conclave) as Chef Julian Slowik
• Nicholas Hoult (Nosferatu) as Tyler
• Anya Taylor-Joy (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga) as Margot
• Hong Chau (The Night Agent) as Elsa, the maître d’
• John Leguizamo (The Power) as George, a movie star
• Aimee Carrero (The Consultant) as Felicity, Geroge’s assistant
• Janet McTeer (Kaos) as Lillian, a food critic
• Paul Adelstein (Cruel Summer) as Ted, Lillian’s editor
• Judith Light (Before) as Anne
• Reed Birney (House of Cards) as Richard, Anne’s husband
• Rob Yang (Succession) as Bryce, a finance bro

What happens in The Menu?

Foodie Tyler (Hoult) takes his last-minute date, Margot (Taylor-Joy), to a five-star restaurant run by one of the best chefs in the world, Julian Slowik (Fiennes). Chef Slowik’s eatery, called Hawthorne, sits on a remote island that can be reached only by boat. Not only are the prices outrageous — over $1,000 a pop — but getting a reservation is next to impossible, so everyone here is anticipating one of the best nights of their lives. 

As Tyler, Margot, and their fellow diners begin their multicourse meals, Margot’s disgust at everyone’s pretension multiplies by the minute. She’s not impressed with this place, and doesn’t understand why anyone would be. Spits of foam on bite-sized entrees, a chef who condescends them, fellow guests that would die to find out the inner workings of the esteemed Hawthorne. But there’s more to this experience than even Margot realizes. With each dish served, these self-proclaimed epicureans become increasingly endangered. 

Is The Menu based on a book?

Nope. It’s an original screenplay by Seth Reiss (Late Night with Seth Meyers) and Will Tracy (The Regime).

Is The Menu based on a true story?

Absolutely not. It’s fictional. 

Where does The Menu take place?

It takes place on a private, remote island. 

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