The film stars Kane Robinson, Jedaiah Bannerman, Hope Ikpoku Jr, Teija Kabs, Demmy Ladipo, Cristale and BackRoad Gee.

Izi initially rejects Benji until he learns he’s staying with Staples (Hope Ikpoku Jr), the leader of a group of vigilante activists.

The website's consensus reads: "Smart sci-fi that's solidly grounded in social commentary, The Kitchen suggests a bright future for the directing duo of Daniel Kaluuya and Kibwe Tavares.

[8] Wendy Ide of The Guardian gave the movie three stars, noting: "The rich world-building is the picture’s main asset: the film looks fantastic, with its screaming neons and precipitous concrete cliff faces.

"[9] Debiparna Chakraborty of Far Out gave the movie four stars, saying: "The film is an unapologetic exploration of societal decay, where oppression echoes the familiar tune of historical colonisers.

From land theft to the control of basic resources and extreme police surveillance, The Kitchen arrives with a searing reminder that the tragic future we once read in science-fiction books is already here for the exploited and oppressed.