Dinner for Schmucks

PG-13

Released Jul 30, 2010

1h 54m

Comedy

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Tim (Paul Rudd) a rising executive, works for a boss who hosts a monthly event in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a career boost. Though he declines the invitation at first, he changes his mind when he meets Barry (Steve Carell), a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice. The scheme backfires when Barry's blundering good intentions send Tim's life into a downward spiral, threatening a major business deal and possibly scuttling Tim's romantic relationship.

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Critics Consensus

It doesn't honor its source material -- or its immensely likable leads -- as well as it should, but Dinner for Schmucks offers fitfully nourishing comedy.

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Richard C

This might be the most underrated movie ever! It's hilarious!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/24

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Audience Member

I thought it was cute

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/24/23

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Matt L

Absolute rubbish. Cannot believe Rudd and Carell finished the production. Best role was the flight of the conchordes bloke who was funny for 5 minutes. Watch Titanic-funnier.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/23

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Michael B

A grotesquely underrated masterpiece. I defy you not to fall out of your chair laughing. Great cast.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/23

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Mary Ann F

Wow. I'm shocked. Aghast. Perplexed. And stunned at these low ratings by critics and users alike. Honestly, it's like the American funnybone is eroding more and more year after year. Yes the setup was a bit uncomfortable, which made the ending that much more touching. This is one of my all-time favorite comedies, and I deliberately went looking for it today to see where it's streaming. And then I see all these nasty RT reviews. Seriously? I mean, the use of music alone was wonderful. The main theme song, Dear Laughing Doubters, is so beautifully constructed as a pop song that the filmmakers were able to orchestrate so many of the song's beautiful musical themes. Sorry, but you all got it wrong. Maybe you weren't paying attention. I really do laugh out loud at this film. Kudos to all involved in its creation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/23

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Audience Member

A semi-fumbled comedy that is deliberately written and directed to be often "cringeworthy" I suppose. Carrell's portrayal of the main schmuck in question is great and all however he is let down by the slightly unfocused script.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Jay Roach

Director

Steve Carell

Barry

Paul Rudd

Tim

Bruce Greenwood

Lance Fender

Ron Livingston

Caldwell

Jemaine Clement

Kieran

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - Meeting Barry

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - I Need to Be Spanked

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - An Awkward Proposal

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - The Lion and the Penguin

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - From Beyond the Plate

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - Mind Control vs. Brain Control

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - Therman's Laugh

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - A Naughty Little Penguin

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - Idiots Attack

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - In Her Naughty Purse

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Rene Rodriguez

Miami Herald

You know you're in trouble when the best thing in your movie is a bunch of dead rodents.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 31, 2011

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It cost around $70 million, according to the Los Angeles Times, which is about $5 million per laugh if I'm generous.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 30, 2010

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

When scene after scene falls flat, and the film seems a lot longer than it actually is, you know that this is a comedy that just isn't working.

Rated: 1/5

Sep 29, 2010

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Though filled with notable stars and plenty of hilarious bit roles, the movie as a whole drags and annoys, and ultimately proves a little two-faced.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 9, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

It's worth staying until the end. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 18, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The majority of comedy comes from Carell, who singlehandedly serves up a combination of slapstick, contorted facial expressions, immaturity, and introverted conversations.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 29, 2020

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Synopsis

Tim (Paul Rudd) a rising executive, works for a boss who hosts a monthly event in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a career boost. Though he declines the invitation at first, he changes his mind when he meets Barry (Steve Carell), a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice. The scheme backfires when Barry's blundering good intentions send Tim's life into a downward spiral, threatening a major business deal and possibly scuttling Tim's romantic relationship.

Director: Jay Roach
Producer: Francis Veber, Amy Sayres, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum
Screenwriter: David Guion, Michael Handelman
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Parkes/MacDonald, Everyman Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Crude and Sexual Content|Some Partial Nudity)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 30, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $73.0M
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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