Coup!

About Coup!

A mysterious grifter appears on an isolated seaside estate claiming to be a wealthy family's new chef. When the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 descends on the island, the mischievous cook rouses his fellow staff to rebel and take over the mansion.

Austin Stark and Joseph Schuman directed Coup!, a 2024 comedy thriller film. The film is filed under 1910s, chef, pandemic, and fraud.

Peter Sarsgaard takes the lead as Floyd Monk, Billy Magnussen as Jay Horton, Sarah Gadon as Julie Horton, and Skye P. Marshall as Mrs. Tidwell. Released in August 2024, it runs 98 minutes.

The screenplay is by Austin Stark and Joseph Schuman. Produced by Entertainment 360. American members can watch it on Hulu.

The Servant, The Menu, and Nine Queens make useful companions to Coup!, all filed under class conflict, con man, and home intrusion. It carries a NR rating.