We may earn a commission from links on this page.Though it was hardly the first show to attempt kitchen-based drama, The Bear’s recipe was pretty unique: With a focus on characters, a willingness to experiment with narrative style, and an intimate knowledge of a world most people don't know much about, it was an ambitious and ultimately successful series. Carmy, Richie, and Sydney’s stories may have ended with Season 5, but that doesn’t mean you can’t devour more slow-burn kitchen tension set in or around a fine dining establishment. If you’ve watched (and rewatched) The Bear and all the other series that offer similar pleasures, there’s one movie you should check out right away: 2021’s Boiling Point.Boiling Point also explores a high-pressure kitchen culture Before Carmy unlocked the doors to Chicago's The Original Beef in the first episode of The Bear, Chef Andy Jones (Stephen Graham) stepped into Jones & Sons in London—and if you loved The Bear best when chaos reigned and the chefs were shouting at each other, strap in for a similar ride. Boiling Point (which was extended into a sequel TV series a few years later) is filmed in one take: a single 90-minute scene of escalating tension, as everything that could possibly go wrong for an alcoholic, emotionally volatile chef and his stressed-out staff does, indeed, go wrong.Boiling Point is rooted in the same professional kitchen culture as The Bear, and offers a similar dynamic to the early seasons of the show. Andy is a disaster—he secretly drinks on the job, his personal life is a mess, and he’s deeply in debt. The staff at Jones & Sons is top-notch, but they’re all suffering from Andy’s unpredictable moods and their inevitable effects. The restaurant has just been knocked down a health rating, the evening is overbooked, and personalities can’t stop clashing. It all leads to a dynamite climax with real emotional punch.Another reason fans of The Bear will love Boiling Point is the care the film takes to center food culture. A lot of kitchen dramas treat the cooking and service as set dressing, but this film, like The Bear, knows that what goes into the food and the service is just as important to the story as anything else. Bottom line: You won’t find a closer match to the tone and impact of the celebrated Hulu series in another movie. Bonus: Stephen Graham—now best-known for his incredible performance in Adolescence—is one of the best under-the-radar actors working today, and he brings his A-game to the lead role. Stream Boiling Point on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, or Tubi, or rent it on Prime Video. Boiling Point (2021) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime Video More movies like The BearStill hungry for kitchen drama? The good news is that restaurants offer infinite material for conflict, and there are plenty of movies to choose from if you want to keep The Bear vibe going.Big Night (1996) The Bear really captured the hard work, stress, and constant chaos of trying to make a restaurant into a success. Big Night is all about that. Set in the 1950s, it details the efforts of two Italian immigrants (played by Stanley Tucci and Tony Shalhoub) seeking a miracle to save their struggling Jersey Shore restaurant from failure. This was a time when true ethnic cooking was often rejected by American diners, which adds a twist of tension to the chaos as they try to organize one “big night” to pay off their debts and put their restaurant on the map. Stream Big Night on Paramount Plus or rent it on Prime Video. Big Night (1996) $5.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $5.99 at Prime Video Burnt (2015) Do you think The Bear is all about Carmen Berzatto’s dreamy mix of tortured artistry and hot failure? Then you’ll like Burnt. Like Carmy, Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) was once a hotshot chef, but his addictions and poor mental health have cost him everything (though he still looks hella good in chef whites). He returns to London with a new sobriety and sense of humility, determined to salvage his career and make amends. There’s a chase for a Michelin Star, and Jones is an appealingly broken genius in the same mold as our beloved Carmy. Stream Burnt on Kanopy, Plex, or Prime Video, or rent it on Fandango. Burnt (2015) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime Video Hunger (2023) Few will ever know what it’s like to be one of the best in the world at something, which is one reason why Carmy, Sydney, and Marcus were such compelling characters. If that’s your jam, check out Hunger. This Thai film follows Aoy (Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying) as she cooks at her family’s struggling restaurant. Aoy is way better than her current circumstances, and she’s soon recruited to train under the legendary chef at an exclusive restaurant called Hunger. It’s the chance of a lifetime, but unfortunately it comes with a side order of a wildly toxic workplace. Stream Hunger on Netflix. Hunger (2023) at Netflix Learn More Learn More at Netflix Shiva Baby (2021) If The Bear’s high point for you was Season 2’s Fishes, detailing a particularly chaotic Christmas dinner at the Berzatto house, you’ll love Shiva Baby. While food plays a role in the story, it’s not set at a restaurant and no one is a chef—but it rocks similarly “crazy relatives” vibes, as college senior Danielle (Rachel Sennott) returns home to sit shiva with her family. In the mix are her ex-lover, a sugar daddy, and an extended family with no sense of boundaries. It’s a hilarious film with a dark, emotional core that keeps everything grounded, just like the best episodes of The Bear. Stream Shiva Baby on Kanopy or Hoopla, or rent it on Prime Video. Shiva Baby (2021) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime Video The Menu (2022) One reason The Bear stood out is the way it simultaneously acknowledges how weirdly intense and cult-like fine dining can be, while also celebrating the crazy geniuses and unstable personalities that make those dinners so memorable. The Menu is also about this dichotomy, though in a much more horrific way: At a restaurant on a private island run by famous chef Julian Slowik, a group of foodie influencers and celebrities gather for a meal that becomes increasingly horrifying with each course, slowly digging into the madness that drives perfection in the kitchen. Stream The Menu on Fubo or rent it on Prime Video. The Menu (2022) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime Video