Dinner in America

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Dinner in America

Released May 27, 2022

1h 46m

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An on-the-lam punk rocker and a young woman obsessed with his band go on an unexpected and epic journey together through the decaying suburbs of the American Midwest.

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Rounded out by a pair of satisfying performances, Dinner in America is a coming-of-age rom-com with infectious punk rock energy.

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

A movie with anti-establishment anti-social quicksilver coursing through its veins, but at its heart it is a sweet love story, one of the sweetest in recent memory.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 27, 2022

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Concepción de León

New York Times

“Dinner in America” delivers on surprise and explosiveness, but much of its offensive language, both racist and homophobic, feels gratuitous in a film that might have otherwise landed as an offbeat love story.

May 26, 2022

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

There’s much to enjoy here.

Rated: 3/4

May 24, 2022

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Rob Thomas

Not That Rob Thomas (Substack)

“Dinner in America” is the sort of movie that a group of friends would have rented at their local Blockbusters in the ‘90s if all the copies of “Heathers” and “Pump Up the Volume” had been gone.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 18, 2025

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Patrick McDonald

HollywoodChicago.com

Rehmeier has created a punk rock Bonnie and Clyde, and the Patty/Simon relationship is a “nothing to lose by staying true” style of adventures, and nobody "adventures" better than an on-the-lam punk rocker and his music girlfriend. W/Emily/Kyle Podtalk.

Rated: 5/5

Feb 2, 2025

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Stephen Silver

Splice Today

Dinner in America is the rare film that doesn’t sand down its subject: punk rock.

Oct 13, 2022

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John M

This movie is cute, earnest, and totally punk as fk!! Do yourself a favor and go see it!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/30/22

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Khadidja G

Needed less slurs, more Griffin Gluck and more of the girl's music cauz Watermelon is a banger

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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The H

Very memorable movie, although it could've been better if it didn't try so hard to be "edgy". It did have a lot of entertaining moments, I guess you'll enjoy it if you like chaotic, unserious movies.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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Audience Member

i love this movie so much it has became one of my top 3’s the mac demarco song i cant listen to anymore because i cry its so cute and super good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Rick S

Loved it. Great cast and a unique story that isn't predictable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Chelsea S

Definitely a must-see! This movie has something for everyone, it’s absolutely hilarious, surprisingly heartfelt, and totally punk rock. Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs have incredible chemistry and their performances are over the top while still remaining believable. Stellar supporting cast as well, this is an 11/10 crowd pleaser.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/24

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Synopsis

An on-the-lam punk rocker and a young woman obsessed with his band go on an unexpected and epic journey together through the decaying suburbs of the American Midwest.

Director: Adam Rehmeier
Producer: Nicholas Weinstock, Ross Putman, David Hunter, John Covert, Sam Slater, Ben Stiller
Screenwriter: Adam Rehmeier
Distributor: Best & Final Releasing
Production Co: Covert Creative Group Inc., High Frequency Entertainment, Red Hour Films, Burn Later Productions, Atlas Industries, Bee-Hive Productions
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 27, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 7, 2022
Runtime: 1h 46m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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