---
title: "Dinner with Friends"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dinner-with-friends-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 24625
imdb_id: "tt0271461"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 64
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dinner with Friends (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dinner-with-friends-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dinner with Friends is a comedy and drama film released in the United States on August 11, 2001. The feature has a running time of one hour and thirty-four minutes, which is equivalent to ninety-four minutes. The production is directed by Norman Jewison. The cast includes Dennis Quaid, Andie MacDowell, Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, Taylor Emerson, and Jake Fritz. The story centers on a husband and wife who reevaluate their marriage after their closest friends, another couple, decide to split up after twelve years. Additional promotional material describes the narrative using the tagline involving four friends, two marriages, and one divorce. The film combines comedic and dramatic elements throughout its runtime and is classified under both genres in archival and database listings.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Norman Jewison
- **Networks / Studios**: Nina Saxon Film Design, HBO

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dennis Quaid** as *Gabe*
- **Andie MacDowell** as *Karen*
- **Toni Collette** as *Beth*
- **Greg Kinnear** as *Tom*
- **Taylor Emerson** as *Danny*
- **Jake Fritz** as *Issac*
- **Holliston Coleman** as *Laurie*
- **Angus T. Jones** as *Sammy*
- **Beau Holden** as *Al*
- **Dina Morrone** as *Hostess*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Dinner with Friends online?
Dinner with Friends is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Dinner with Friends worth watching?
Dinner with Friends holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 64 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dinner with Friends and when was it released?
Dinner with Friends is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dinner with Friends?
Dinner with Friends was directed by Norman Jewison.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dinner with Friends — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24625)
- [Dinner with Friends (2001) – Film & Serie – OutNow](https://outnow.ch/it/Movies/2001/DinnerWithFriends/)

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