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The man who ate his way through the world couldn't outrun himself.
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Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)

Hauntingly intimateRestlessly curiousUncomfortably honest

Overview

Documentary

An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef became a world-renowned cultural icon. This unflinching look at Anthony Bourdain reverberates with his presence, in his own voice and in the way he indelibly impacted the world around him.

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biographycareermemoriestravelfoodchefpast

Standout Aspects

Editing

Neville stitches Bourdain's voice into conversations he never had.

Direction

Refuses hagiography; lets friends speak the complicated truth.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you're questioning your own life choices.·Rewatch: Second viewing hits different once you know the ending.
Heads up:Emotional: Suicide is central; the film doesn't look away from final days.·Triggers: Addiction recovery, depression, and self-destructive patterns throughout.
Morgan Neville

Director

Morgan Neville

ReleasedJul 16, 2021
Runtime1h 59m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Revenue$3.7M
CNN Films
Tremolo Productions

Top Cast

Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain

Self (archive footage)

Eric Ripert

Eric Ripert

Self - Chef / Friend

David Chang

David Chang

Self - Chef / Friend

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Bourdain basically invented the 'problematic fave as travel guide' genre that dominates streaming now—Parts Unknown remains Hulu's most-watched documentary series.

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ROADRUNNER: A Film About Anthony Bourdain - Official Trailer [HD] - In Theaters July 16

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