The Kitchen
“Strong roots grow in unlikely places”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-18
Top Cast
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Kane Robinson
Izi
Jedaiah Bannerman
Benji
Hope Ikpoku Jnr
Staples
Teija Kabs
Ruby
Demmy Ladipo
Jase
Cristale
Lianne
BACKROAD GEE
Kamale
Rasaq Kukoyi
Arinze
Reuben 'Trizzy' Nyamah
Dirt
Henry Lawfull
Cronik
Alan Asaad
Oozie
Ian Wright
Lord Kitchener
Ewart James Walters
Elderly Father
Lesley-Anne Miller
Daughter
Fiona Marr
Amy
Arabella McMurray
Grieving Daughter
Bradley Wj Miller
Grieving Father
Rania Chakir
Isabel
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 19, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kibwe Tavares, Daniel Kaluuya
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Kaluuya, Joe Murtagh, Amy Baty, Rob Hayes
- Original Score
- Alex Baranowski, Labrinth
- Original Title
- The Kitchen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- DMC Film, 59%, Film4 Productions, Factory Fifteen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kibwe Tavares, Daniel Kaluuya
Daniel Kaluuya, Joe Murtagh, Amy Baty, Rob Hayes
Alex Baranowski, Labrinth
Wyatt Garfield
Christian Sandino-Taylor, Maya Maffioli
Daniel Kaluuya, Daniel Emmerson, Conor McCaughan, Michael Fassbender, David Kimbangi
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Kaluuya
Writer
Daniel Kaluuya
Producer
Kibwe Tavares
Director
Daniel Emmerson
Producer
Joe Murtagh
Writer
Daniel Kaluuya
Director
Christian Sandino-Taylor
Editor
Wyatt Garfield
Director of Photography
Maya Maffioli
Editor
Nathan Parker
Production Design
PC Williams
Costume Design
Alex Baranowski
Original Music Composer
Richard Baker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andy Godbold
Stunt Coordinator
Labrinth
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kitchen
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What is The Kitchen about?
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.
Who directed The Kitchen?
The Kitchen was directed by Kibwe Tavares, Daniel Kaluuya.
Who stars in The Kitchen?
The principal cast of The Kitchen includes Kane Robinson, Jedaiah Bannerman, Hope Ikpoku Jnr, Teija Kabs, Demmy Ladipo.
When was The Kitchen released and how long is it?
The Kitchen was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kitchen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kitchen was composed by Alex Baranowski, Labrinth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kitchen?
The Kitchen holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).