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The Dinner 2017

“How far would you go to protect your children?”

Status
Released
Runtime
120 minutes
Director
Oren Moverman
Networks
ChubbCo Film, Post Factory NY, BlackBird
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What is The Dinner?

The Dinner is a 2017 American psychological thriller film written for the screen and directed by Oren Moverman, based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Herman Koch. The film was released in the United States on May 5, 2017, and runs for two hours, carrying an R rating.

Type
Film
Year
2017
Status
Released
Runtime
120 minutes
Release date
May 5, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
ChubbCo Film, Post Factory NY, BlackBird
Revenue
$2,500,000
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.5/10 from 322 votes
Episode runtime
~120 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
ChubbCo Film, Post Factory NY, BlackBird
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The Dinner is a 2017 American psychological thriller film written for the screen and directed by Oren Moverman, based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Herman Koch. The film was released in the United States on May 5, 2017, and runs for two hours, carrying an R rating. The cast features Richard Gere, Steve Coogan, Laura Linney, Rebecca Hall, Chloe Sevigny, Charlie Plummer, and Adepero Oduye, with production involving Caldercott Chubb.

The story follows two brothers and their wives as they meet up at a haute-cuisine restaurant to discuss what to do about a horrific crime that their sons committed together. As the quartet debate their options, the conversation reopens old wounds between the siblings. The narrative explores how far parents would go to protect their children, set against the backdrop of a high-end restaurant gathering involving family members including a former history teacher and a politician.

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Should you watch it?

“Two brothers and their wives meet to discuss a horrific crime committed by their sons.”

Reasons to watch
  • Based on the 2009 novel by Herman Koch
  • Features a psychological thriller premise
  • Directed by Oren Moverman
Keep in mind
  • The film focuses on a single, intense debate among four people

Watch it if you are interested in a psychological thriller centered on a high-end restaurant meeting.

The film is rated R and explores themes of horrific crimes and family conflict.

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Is The Dinner worth watching?

The film is a psychological thriller based on a novel that explores intense family dynamics and moral dilemmas.

How long is the film?

The film has a runtime of 2 hours.

Is this a series or a movie?

The Dinner is a 2017 feature film.

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