Dinner for Schmucks

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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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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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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

Steve Carell and Paul Rudd fizzle in this dire, painfully overlong comedy bomb.

Rated: 1/5

Sep 28, 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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Leo P

Freaking hilarious. Don't come here for intellectual humor but for a non stop laughing comedy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Audience Member

It was great, always love Carell...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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Dean G

Love Rudd and Carell usually but not in this, it just isn't funny, which for a comedy is a big problem...avoid.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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Kauã M

Not so funny, it's more like a quiet film to warm your heart and feel good with just a few laughs, clearly saved by the charisma of the protagonists.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Shawn R

I love this movie! And was shocked when i saw such a low score .i found it hilarious!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/25

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Audience Member

It’s worth the initial watch but won’t be something worth a rewatch. Some decent laughs in it. I’d like to see Carrell and Rudd team back up in a future movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - Meeting Barry

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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: Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Jay Roach
Screenwriter: David Guion, Michael Handelman
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Everyman Pictures, Parkes/MacDonald
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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