The Dinner Game
"A feast for the senseless."
Originally released in 1998. The Dinner Game is a comedy film. directed by Francis Veber. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jacques Villeret, Thierry Lhermitte, and Francis Huster
Synopsis
For Pierre Brochant and his friends, Wednesday is “Idiots' Day”. The idea is simple: each person has to bring along an idiot. The one who brings the most spectacular idiot wins the prize. Tonight, Brochant is ecstatic. He has found a gem. The ultimate idiot, “A world champion idiot!”. What Brochant doesn’t know is that Pignon is a real jinx, a past master in the art of bringing on catastrophes...
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (2,017 votes)
Budget
$12.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$78.6M
6.3x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jacques Villeret
as François Pignon
Thierry Lhermitte
as Pierre Brochant
Francis Huster
as Juste Leblanc
Daniel Prévost
as Lucien Cheval
Alexandra Vandernoot
as Christine Brochant
Catherine Frot
as Marlène Sasseur
Edgar Givry
as Jean Cordier
Christian Pereira
as Doctor Sorbier
Benoît Bellal
as Bichaud, first animator
Jacques Bleu
as Third animator
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $12,500,000
- Revenue
- $78,599,508
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- EFVE
- TPS Cinéma
- TF1 Films Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dinner Game about?
For Pierre Brochant and his friends, Wednesday is “Idiots' Day”. The idea is simple: each person has to bring along an idiot. The one who brings the most spectacular idiot wins the prize. Tonig...
Who directed The Dinner Game?
The Dinner Game was directed by Francis Veber.
How long is The Dinner Game?
The Dinner Game has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Dinner Game released?
The Dinner Game was released on April 15, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dinner Game?
The main cast of The Dinner Game includes Jacques Villeret, Thierry Lhermitte, Francis Huster, Daniel Prévost, Alexandra Vandernoot.
Is The Dinner Game worth watching?
The Dinner Game has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 2,017 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.