Comedy

Eating Out (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: Eating Out
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2005-04-08
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Scott Lunsford, Jim Verraros, Emily Brooke Hands

Eating Out is a 2005 comedy directed by Q. Allan Brocka, starring Scott Lunsford, Jim Verraros and Emily Brooke Hands. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $155,212 worldwide. Critics gave it 28 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross: $155.2K
Metascore: 28

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Released: April 8, 2005
Runtime: 1h 30m (90 min)
Director: Q. Allan Brocka
Genre: Comedy
Original language: English
Studio: Ariztical Entertainment
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Eating Out About?

The premise of Eating Out without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two friends, Zack and Benji, decide to open their relationship and embark on a weekend getaway to a gay resort. Their trip takes an unexpected turn when Zack’s ex-boyfriend, Casey, appears, stirring up unresolved feelings and creating complications for their established dynamic. The friends must navigate a complicated situation as old feelings resurface and their plans are put to the test.

Eating Out Themes & Keywords

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uses the word faggot
reference to sofia coppola
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queer cinema
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political science
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Cast & crew

Eating Out Cast

Scott Lunsford leads the cast, with Jim Verraros and Emily Brooke Hands. Directed by Q. Allan Brocka.

Director Q. Allan Brocka

From the director

More from Q. Allan Brocka

More films directed by Q. Allan Brocka, best-rated first: Boy Culture, Eating Out: The Open Weekend and Eating Out: Drama Camp.

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Ratings

Eating Out Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Eating Out 28 on Metacritic.

Metacritic

28 Metascore

User score 5.9
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TMDB

57% User score
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Plot

Eating Out Plot Summary

What happens in Eating Out from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Caleb Peterson, portrayed by Scott Lunsford, navigates the emotional fallout from his separation with Tiffani von der Sloot (Rebekah Kochan), he turns to his supportive roommate Kyle (played by Jim Verraros). Kyle, with his unique insight into romantic relationships from the perspective of a gay man, shares his wisdom about love and attraction, pointing out that even though he struggles to connect with men, he seems to effortlessly charm women.

At the same time, during a party, Gwen Anderson (Emily Stiles) realizes that her boyfriend is gay, igniting a reevaluation of her relationship. This revelation brings her and Caleb together as they each deal with the intricacies of their love lives.

Full summary

The whole story of Eating Out, scene by scene

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