My Dinner with Andre (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
My Dinner with Andre is a 1981 biographical drama directed by Louis Malle, starring Wallace Shawn, Andre Gregory and Jean Lenauer. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $5,073 worldwide. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Louis Malle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Yorker Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is My Dinner with Andre About?
The premise of My Dinner with Andre without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two longtime friends, Wallace and Andre, reconnect for an intimate dinner after a five-year separation. Andre, formerly a prominent figure in New York's theater world, has spent those years traveling extensively. Wallace, conversely, has stayed in New York and continues to work as a playwright. During their meal, Andre shares captivating stories from his global adventures, revealing differing perspectives and prompting a thoughtful examination of the choices that have defined their individual paths.
My Dinner with Andre Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dialogue driven
- new york city
- two hander
- minimalism
- mysticism
- minimal cast
- intellectual
- all male cast
- real time
- philosophy
- cult favorite
- montauk long island
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- storytelling
- theater director
- unidentified flying object
- taxi
- art
- friend
- restaurant dinner
- actor writer
- experimental film
- friendship
- self righteousness
- observational humor
- chamber drama
- avant garde theatre
- restaurant waiter
- sahara desert
- pragmatism
- bourgeois
- fictionalized version of self
- experimental theater
- physician
- low budget film
- fictionalized autobiography
- fictional documentary
- manhattan new york city
- poland
- acting
- author
- baptism
- blanket
- catholic church
- thinking about one's mortality
- debate
- experiment
- gossip
- holocaust
- hospital
- monk
My Dinner with Andre Cast
Wallace Shawn leads the cast, with Andre Gregory and Jean Lenauer. Directed by Louis Malle; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Louis Malle
My Dinner with Andre Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave My Dinner with Andre 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 75% User score
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My Dinner with Andre Plot Summary
What happens in My Dinner with Andre from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Struggling playwright Wally, portrayed by Wallace Shawn, feels an overwhelming sense of dread as he prepares for a dinner with his old acquaintance Andre, played by Andre Gregory. This is not just any dinner; it’s been a long time since Wally last engaged with Andre, who has been on an extensive spiritual journey since departing from his theater directing career in 1975. This journey has led Andre into realms of synchronicity, eastern spirituality, a near-death experience, and ventures into utopian communes.
Full summary
The whole story of My Dinner with Andre, scene by scene
My Dinner with Andre Box Office
My Dinner with Andre grossed $5,073 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.1K
- US & Canada
- $5.1K
My Dinner with Andre Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.
- Featurette André Gregory and Wallace Shawn Talk with Fran Lebowitz
- Featurette Wallace Shawn and Annie Baker on My Dinner with André and Collaborating with Louis Malle
How Well Do You Know My Dinner with Andre?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Wally's profession?
Cars in My Dinner with Andre
8 cars on screen, including the Checker Marathon and the 1977 AMC Gremlin.
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1969 Chevrolet C-10 Background role
My Dinner with Andre Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “My Dinner with André” and “Моја вечера са Андреом”.
- Also known as
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- My Dinner with André
- Моја вечера са Андреом
- Mi cena con André
- 앙드레와의 저녁 식사
- 앙드레와의 저녁식사
- 안드레와의 저녁식사
- Mein Essen mit Andre
- Мой ужин с Андре
- La mia cena con André
- ארוחת ערב עם אנדרה
- Meu Jantar com André
- Andre ile Akşam Yemeği
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- Vacsorám Andréval
- 与安德烈晚餐
- Моя вечеря з Андре
- Min middag med André
- شامی با آندره
- Το Δείπνο μου με τον Αντρέ
- Ilta Andrén kanssa
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My Dinner with Andre FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of My Dinner with Andre, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Dinner with Andre?
My Dinner with Andre runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was My Dinner with Andre released?
My Dinner with Andre was released on October 11, 1981.
Who directed My Dinner with Andre?
My Dinner with Andre was directed by Louis Malle.
More films by Louis Malle Who is in the cast of My Dinner with Andre?
My Dinner with Andre stars Wallace Shawn, Andre Gregory and Jean Lenauer, among 4 credited actors.
How much did My Dinner with Andre make at the box office?
My Dinner with Andre grossed $5,073 worldwide.
How is My Dinner with Andre rated?
My Dinner with Andre has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Does My Dinner with Andre have a post-credit scene?
No. My Dinner with Andre has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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