The Man Who Came to Dinner
Seen it?2000 | 166 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for people who need a good giggle. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Long and immersive, at 2 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 46 min.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Broadcast of a live performance of the Roundabout Theater Company's 2000 New York revival of the classic Kaufman-Hart comedy, about a famous (and famously acid-tongued) theater critic who is forced to stay in a Midwestern couple's home and the havoc that ensues.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jerry Zaks, Jay Sandrich, Judy Kinberg
- Nathan LaneSheridan Whiteside
- Jean SmartLorraine Sheldon
- Harriet Sansom HarrisMaggie Cutler
- Terry BeaverMr. Stanley
- Stephen DeRosaProfessor Metz
- William DuellDr. Bradley
- Byron JenningsBeverly Carlton
- Lewis J. StadlenBanjo
- Linda StephensMrs. Ernest W. Stanley
- Hank StrattonBert Jefferson