Melvin Goes to Dinner
Seen it?2003 | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who watches cooking shows for fun and romantics. Don't watch it hungry. A good follow-up to Hello, My Name Is Doris or Giant.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 24 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Four thirtysomethings convene for a wine-fueled dinner party that turns increasingly intimate as they discuss everything from religion and ghosts to relationships and sexual fetishes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bob Odenkirk
- Michael BliedenMelvin
- Stephanie CourtneyAlex
- Matt PriceJoey
- Annabelle GurwitchSarah
- Kathleen RollWaitress
- Maura TierneyLeslie
- Jenna FischerHostess
- Jacqueline HeinzeRita
- Laura KightlingerLaura
- Fred ArmisenVesa