Toast (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2010, Toast is a comedy, drama, family and history film directed by S.J. Clarkson, running about 96 minutes. “The Story of a Boy's Hunger” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An adaptation of celebrity chef Nigel Slater's bestselling memoir, 'Toast' is the ultimate nostalgic trip through everything edible in 1960's Britain. Nigel's mother was always a poor cook, but her chronic asthma and addiction to all things canned does not help.
Who’s in it. Toast stars Freddie Highmore as Nigel Slater, Ken Stott as Dad, Victoria Hamilton as Mum and Oscar Kennedy as Young Nigel Slater, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Toast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Toast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Toast tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Toast (2010)?
- In US, Toast is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Toast worth watching?
- Toast holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Toast?
- Toast stars Freddie Highmore, Ken Stott, Victoria Hamilton, Oscar Kennedy and Helena Bonham Carter.
- When was Toast released?
- Toast was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.