The Kitchen_
"Strong roots grow in unlikely places"
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.
Director
Daniel Kaluuya
Starring
Kane Robinson, Jedaiah Bannerman, Hope Ikpoku Jnr
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
29 countries
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Year context
The Kitchen was released 3 years ago in 2023.
The Kitchen is a Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 49m.
CAST (20)
Kane Robinson
Izi
Jedaiah Bannerman
Benji
Hope Ikpoku Jnr
Staples
TK
Teija Kabs
Ruby
Demmy Ladipo
Jase
Cristale
Lianne
BACKROAD GEE
Kamale
Rasaq Kukoyi
Arinze
R'
Reuben 'Trizzy' Nyamah
Dirt
Henry Lawfull
Cronik
Alan Asaad
Oozie
Ian Wright
Lord Kitchener
EJ
Ewart James Walters
Elderly Father
LM
Lesley-Anne Miller
Daughter
Fiona Marr
Amy
Arabella McMurray
Grieving Daughter
Bradley Wj Miller
Grieving Father
RC
Rania Chakir
Isabel
TF
Tiarnae Fearon-Spencer
Gemma
OC
Olivia-Rose Colliard
Angie
CREW
STUDIOS (1)
Film4
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
4.8/10 (180 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Kitchen?
The Kitchen has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who directed The Kitchen?
The Kitchen was directed by Daniel Kaluuya.
Who stars in The Kitchen?
The cast of The Kitchen includes Kane Robinson, Jedaiah Bannerman, Hope Ikpoku Jnr, Teija Kabs, Demmy Ladipo.
What is the rating of The Kitchen?
The Kitchen has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 180 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (5)
Science Fiction
Thriller
Drama
Adventure
Comedy
KEYWORDS (8)
london, england
dystopia
coming of age
urban decay
social issues
2040s
gritty
understated