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The Menu

Directed by Mark Mylod · 2022 ·

Short answer

Is The Menu worth watching?

Yes. The Menu (2022) earns a 76% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (76%). See the 4 inputs.

76%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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88% Editorial Rating
76% Audience snapshot · excluded
71 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
7.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 47m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · D17+ (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada)
Cast
Anya Taylor-Joy , Ralph Fiennes , Nicholas Hoult , Janet McTeer , Paul Adelstein , Rob Yang , Aimee Carrero , John Leguizamo
Streaming
Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV
Language
English

Also known as El menú Le Menu O Menu ザ・メニュー 더 메뉴 菜单 五星饗魘 Menü

Where to watch

  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • fuboTV
  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Menu by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Disney+
Japan Disney+
Malaysia Disney+
South Korea Disney+
Thailand Disney+
Turkey Disney+
United Kingdom Disney+
United States Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (76%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (71/100).
  • Celluloid Score 76% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, horror pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is The Menu worth watching?

    Yes — The Menu earns a 76% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, horror pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    A deliciously vicious fine-dining satire — Anya Taylor-Joy as the guest who refuses to be consumed.

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    Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (76%).

    What is The Menu about?

    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.

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    The Menu: frequently asked questions

    Is The Menu worth watching?

    Yes. The Menu (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 76%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Menu?

    In the United States, The Menu streams on Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia; Disney+ in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Menu?

    The Menu runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

    What is The Menu rated?

    The Menu is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, D17+ in Indonesia, MA 15+ in Australia and 14A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Menu?

    The Menu is directed by Mark Mylod and stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult, Janet McTeer, Paul Adelstein.

    What is the Metascore for The Menu?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Menu is 71 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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