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Diner

Seen it?

1982 | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 WGA Award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $14 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 142K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Barry Levinson

  • Steve GuttenbergEdward 'Eddie' Simmons
  • Daniel SternLaurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber
  • Mickey RourkeRobert 'Boogie' Sheftell
  • Kevin BaconTimothy Fenwick Jr.
  • Tim DalyWilliam 'Billy' Howard
  • Ellen BarkinBeth Schreiber
  • Paul ReiserModell
  • Kathryn DowlingBarbara
  • Michael TuckerBagel
  • Jessica JamesMrs. Simmons