Roger Dodger (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Roger Dodger is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Dylan Kidd, starring Isabella Rossellini, Campbell Scott and Jesse Eisenberg. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2003. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on Kanopy and Lionsgate+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Dylan Kidd
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Artisan Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Roger Dodger About?
The premise of Roger Dodger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic advertising executive, Roger Dodger, thrives on manipulating those around him, particularly women. His carefully constructed world is thrown into disarray when his affair with a colleague is abruptly ended by his boss. Seeking to pass on his skills, he takes his awkward nephew Nick under his wing, but finds his usual methods are failing him, forcing him to confront his own vulnerabilities and the complexities of genuine connection.
Roger Dodger Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- virginity
- male ego
- uncle nephew relationship
- womanizer
- character name as title
- two word title
- nickname as title
- sex comedy
- reference to michael jordan
- female frontal nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- town
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- sex
- ohio
- copywriter
- advertising
- casual sex
- vomiting
- female empowerment
- brothel
- gender roles
- columbia university
- rhyme in title
- writer
- wine
- virgin
- vertical displacement
- sexism
- sex club
- seduction
- peripheral vision
- party
- older woman younger man relationship
- natural selection
- misogynist
- misanthrope
- meditation
- masturbation
- manhattan new york city
- machismo
- male female relationship
- loser
- lie
- liar
- kiss
- inhibition
- hallucination
- grandfather grandson relationship
- fight
- fiance fiancee relationship
Where to Watch Roger Dodger
Stream it on Kanopy and Lionsgate+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Roger Dodger Cast
Isabella Rossellini leads the cast, with Campbell Scott and Jesse Eisenberg. Directed by Dylan Kidd.
- Director Dylan Kidd
Roger Dodger Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Roger Dodger 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 61% User score
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Roger Dodger Plot Summary
What happens in Roger Dodger 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
At a lively lunch with his coworkers, advertising copywriter Roger Swanson passionately discusses the inherent differences between men and women, asserting that men are meant to hunt for women while women naturally belong at home. However, later that night, when he unexpectedly enters the apartment of his boss Joyce—the woman with whom he has been secretly involved—he is taken aback when she announces her wish to end their affair. The following day only deepens his dismay, as Joyce hosts a gathering at her place, inviting the entire office but leaving Roger off the guest list. It’s clear to him; his time as the “office pet” is officially over.
Full summary
The whole story of Roger Dodger, scene by scene
Roger Dodger Box Office
Roger Dodger grossed $1.9 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $667,669 (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $667.7K
Roger Dodger Awards & Nominations
Roger Dodger earned 3 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2003.
3 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2003 3 nominations- Nominated Best First Feature
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Campbell Scott
- Nominated Best Screenplay
Roger Dodger Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Roger Dodger.
How Well Do You Know Roger Dodger?
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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Who plays the character Roger Swanson?
Cars in Roger Dodger
4 cars on screen, including the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1997 BMW 540i E39.
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1984 Jeep Cherokee Background role
Roger Dodger Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Roger, o Conquistador” and “Cosa de hombres”.
- Also known as
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- Roger, o Conquistador
- Cosa de hombres
- Любимец женщин
- Hva sier man til en kvinne?
- Cosas de hombres (que toda mujer quiere saber)
- Приказливият Роджър
- Oncle Roger
- Sex für Anfänger
- Mathimata goiteias
- Roger, a csábítás szakértője
- Lawirant
- Profesor de seductie
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- Zmuzljivi Roger
- Düzenbaz Roger
- Роджер Доджер
- 震撼性教育
- Μαθήματα Γοητείας
- רודג'ר דודג'ר
- O Conquistador
- Roger Dodger (Roger, a csábítás szakértője)
- 로저 닷저
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Roger Dodger FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Roger Dodger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Roger Dodger?
Roger Dodger runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Roger Dodger released?
Roger Dodger was released on October 25, 2002.
Who directed Roger Dodger?
Roger Dodger was directed by Dylan Kidd.
More films by Dylan Kidd Who is in the cast of Roger Dodger?
Roger Dodger stars Isabella Rossellini, Campbell Scott and Jesse Eisenberg.
Where can I watch Roger Dodger?
In the US, Roger Dodger is streaming on Kanopy, Lionsgate+ and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Roger Dodger make at the box office?
Roger Dodger grossed $1.9 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $667,669 international).
How is Roger Dodger rated?
Roger Dodger has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 75 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Was Roger Dodger nominated for any awards?
Roger Dodger received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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