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My Dinner with Hervé

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2018 | 106 min | Drama, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

An unlikely friendship evolves over one wild night in LA between a struggling journalist and actor Hervé Villechaize, the world's most famous gun-toting dwarf, resulting in life-changing consequences for both.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Emmy, 1 Critics' Choice Award and 1 WGA Award.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 57K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sacha Gervasi

  • Jamie DornanDanny Tate
  • Peter DinklageHervé Villechaize
  • Mireille EnosKathy Self
  • Oona ChaplinKatie
  • Harriet WalterBaskin
  • Jim SturgeonKoski
  • Andy GarciaRicardo Montalban
  • Helena MattssonBritt Ekland
  • David StrathairnMarty Rothstein
  • Wallace LanghamAaron Spelling