12 Movies Like The Bear You Need to Watch
Find movies like The Bear, from Boiling Point to House of Spoils, with tense drama, dark comedy, crime, romance, and standout kitchen chaos.
If you’re searching for movies like The Bear, you probably want tight pressure, sharp dialogue, and a kitchen-or-crime-world meltdown that never feels dull. This list mixes tense drama and dark comedy with a little romance and thriller energy, so there’s something here whether you want adrenaline or something more character-driven. Start with The Bear (2022) and Boiling Point (2023), then go back to Boiling Point (2021) for the original burst of chaos that inspired the mood so many viewers chase. From there, Delicacies Destiny (2022), The Outfit (2022), and House of Spoils (2024) keep the stakes high in very different ways, while Tastefully Yours (2025) and Keluarga Yang Tak Dirindukan (2026) add fresh twists to the mix. If you like stories where work, ambition, and relationships all crack under pressure, this lineup is built for you.
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Boiling Point
1 BAFTA TV Award nomination
drama · thriller
Head chef Carly and her team juggle the challenges of running Point North, a new restaurant in Dalston.
Directed by Mounia Akl, Philip BarantiniCast Vinette Robinson, Izuka Hoyle, Hannah Walters, Hannah Traylen, Gary LamontAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Delicacies Destiny
drama · comedy · romance
A talented and kind chef, Ling Xiaoxiao, is accepted into the delicacy role of chef in an Imperial palace thanks to the appreciative appetite of the Crown Prince, Zhu Shoukui. Set on becoming the best Imperial Chef, with the Prince's help, Ling tries to navigate the pitfalls of palace life while remaining true to her goals in the face of forbidden love.
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The Outfit
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Leonard is an English tailor who used to craft suits on London’s world-famous Savile Row. After a personal tragedy, he’s ended up in Chicago, operating a small tailor shop in a rough part of town where he makes beautiful clothes for the only people around who can afford them: a family of vicious gangsters.
Directed by Graham MooreCast Mark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, John Gumley-Mason, Stephen Knox, Steve ChatfieldNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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House of Spoils
drama · horror · thriller
An ambitious chef opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self doubts… and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.
Directed by Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle KrudyCast Ariana DeBose, Barbie Ferreira, Arian Moayed, Marton Csokas, Mikkel Bratt SilsetAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Tastefully Yours
comedy · drama · romance
Driven to claim top culinary honors, an arrogant heir meets a low-profile but stubborn chef whose recipes astonish him — sparking an unlikely romance.
Directed by Park Dan-heeCast Kang Ha-neul, Go Min-si, Kim Shin-rock, Yoo Su-bin, Bae Na-RaNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Boiling Point
4 BAFTA Film Award nominations
drama · thriller
A head chef balances multiple personal and professional crises at a popular restaurant in London.
Directed by Philip BarantiniCast Stephen Graham, Vinette Robinson, Alice Feetham, Ray Panthaki, Hannah WaltersAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Keluarga Yang Tak Dirindukan
drama · family
Tired of being the sandwich generation, Firzha and Thoriq are further tested when their family is struck by disaster.
Directed by Sanjeev Ram KishanCast Arbani Yasiz, Miqdad Addausy, Nabila Zavira, Lazuardy Nasution, Lexia AliyahNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Reboot
drama
A regular pastry chef, framed for his wife's murder, embarks on a suspenseful journey to prove his innocence by manipulating the detective in charge of the case and uncovering the truth.
Cast Ryohei Suzuki, Erika Toda, Ren Nagase, Hideaki Itô, Meisa KurokiNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Link: Eat, Love, Kill
crime · drama · fantasy · mystery · romance · thriller
Eun Gye-hoon, a famous chef, opens a restaurant in a town he lived when he was a little kid. In the past, he had a twin sister. But after a traumatic incident tat the hometown, the family lost her. He used to have a strong emotional link to his sister, able to synchronize with any kinds of feelings she was having. When Noh Da-hyun, a young woman in need of help, visits him one day, Gye-hoon starts to feel that strong link again.
Directed by Hong Jong-chanCast Yeo Jin-goo, Moon Ga-young, Ye Soo-jung, Kim Chan-hyung, Shin Jae-hwiHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Umami
drama
Chef and owner Sina Bora faces personal and professional challenges on one of his restaurant's busiest nights. His father's emergency surgery, staff tensions and his former mentor Renzo's plans to take over push Sina to make tough decisions.
Directed by Emre SahinCast Burak Deniz, Öykü Karayel, Osman Sonant, Onur Ünsal, Ulvi KahyaogluHuluDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Chi
drama
A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side.
Directed by Deondray Gossfield, Quincy LeNear Gossfield, Jet Wilkinson, Nancy C. Mejia, Gandja MonteiroCast Jacob Latimore, Michael Epps, Shamon Brown Jr., Birgundi Baker, Yolonda RossParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Menu
comedy · horror · thriller
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.
Directed by Mark MylodCast Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeerNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
Whether you came for restaurant stress, crime tension, or the messy humor that slips in between, this page gives you a strong place to start. The best part is how these picks cover different tones while still scratching the same itch, so you can jump from one title to the next until you find your favorite. Bookmark this guide and come back when you want another sharp recommendation, because it is updated regularly as new releases arrive. If your next watch needs intensity, personality, and a little chaos, this collection makes the choice easy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these movies similar to The Bear?
These picks were matched by tone, themes, and story style using a similarity model trained on plot synopses, genres, and cast — not just shared genre tags — so the connection runs deeper than a simple category match.