The Dinner Game (1999): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Dinner Game is a 1999 comedy directed by Francis Veber, starring Thierry Lhermitte and Jacques Villeret. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Francis Veber
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Dinner Game About?
The premise of The Dinner Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of wealthy friends participate in a unique competition, each trying to outdo the others by hosting increasingly bizarre and eccentric dinner guests. The game involves elaborate schemes and unexpected encounters, leading to humorous and chaotic situations as they attempt to impress one another with their outlandish choices. The pursuit of social one-upmanship creates a delightfully absurd and entertaining evening for all involved.
The Dinner Game Cast
Thierry Lhermitte leads the cast, with Jacques Villeret. Directed by Francis Veber.
- Director Francis Veber
More from Francis Veber
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The Dinner Game Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Dinner Game 73 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 78% User score
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The Dinner Game Plot Summary
What happens in The Dinner Game from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pierre Brochant is a Parisian publisher who regularly takes part in a peculiar tradition known as the “idiots’ dinner.” At these gatherings, elite, fashionable businessmen must bring along an unsuspecting “idiot” for the evening’s entertainment, allowing the guests to ridicule this oblivious person without their knowledge. The aim is to choose the evening’s “champion idiot” from among the gathered guests.
Full summary
The whole story of The Dinner Game, scene by scene
The Dinner Game Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Dinner Game.
How Well Do You Know The Dinner Game?
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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The Dinner Game Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “The Idiot's Dinner” and “Le Dîner de cons”.
- Also known as
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- The Idiot's Dinner
- Le Dîner de cons
- Obiad dla palantów
- La Cena de los Idiotas
- Le diner de con
- Idiotmiddagen
- Ужин с дураком
- Δείπνο ηλιθίων
- La cena dei cretini
- Dinner für Spinner
- Blbec k večeři
- Ужин с придурком
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- Dilisek vacsorája
- O Jantar de Palermas
- Salaklar Sofrası
- אידיוט מושלם
- O Jantar dos Malas
- Kolacja dla palantów
- 晚餐游戏
- Kvailių vakarienė
- Вечеря з недоуком
- 바보들의 저녁식사
- 晚餐遊戲
- Večera s idiotom
- 奇人たちの晩餐会
- El sopar dels idiotes
- La cină cu un gogoman
- Jeden blbec na večeru
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The Dinner Game FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Dinner Game, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Dinner Game?
The Dinner Game runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Dinner Game released?
The Dinner Game was released on June 25, 1999.
Who directed The Dinner Game?
The Dinner Game was directed by Francis Veber.
More films by Francis Veber Who is in the cast of The Dinner Game?
The Dinner Game stars Thierry Lhermitte and Jacques Villeret.
How is The Dinner Game rated?
The Dinner Game has 73 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Does The Dinner Game have a post-credit scene?
No. The Dinner Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Dinner Game in?
The original language of The Dinner Game is French.
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