Dinner With Friends

R

2001

1 hr. 35 min.

Drama

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90%

10 Reviews

Tomatometer

46%

1,000+ Ratings

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Based on the award-winning play by Donald Margulies, this film follows food critic couple Gabe (Dennis Quaid) and Karen (Andie MacDowell), who believe they are living in domestic bliss. They are disabused of that illusion one evening, however, when one of their best friends, Beth (Toni Collette), reveals that her husband (Greg Kinnear) is leaving her for "some stewardess." This comes as a blow to Gabe and Karen, and the shock causes them to take a long, hard look at their own marriage.

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From the late executive-producer Laura Ziskin and director Norman Jewison HBO Films presents a drama of love, friendship, and heartbreak starring Dennis Quaid, Andie McDowell, Toni Collete, and Greg Kinnear For 12 years two couples have been the best of friends Yet things drastically change after one of them decides to split up It affects everybody bickering over who's side to be on, who's to blame or decide what to do long-term For any married couples there's lots of lines in this that'll make them wince and think hard about how a marriage should work It's overly-dramatic and there's a ton of dialogue exchanges among everyone about this topic Not for everyone mind you but the actors play very convincing individuals

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Somewhat stiff and artificial, definitely felt like a play. Despite all their pseudo psycho blabbing, the characters stayed shallow and annoying.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

I loved it. It's such an intense drama about relationships and marriage and what happens over the years. Completely realistic. This movie is probably fairly obscure to find, but I randomly own it and finally watched it. It's a rough watch, solely based on the dialogue. Nothing else really. The points made in the conversation are hard hitting and can affect anybody's relationship, it doesn't matter who it is. An amazing film for anyone to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

The worst film I have ever seen. As one other person posted... over-dramatic.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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TV may be mostly a wasteland these days, but every once in a while, a fine original film shows up on the tube. `Dinner With Friends' is certainly in that category. It takes the viewer deeply into the relationship between two couples and within each. An original Playwright brought to HBO is clever, entertaining and simplistic. The ending is a great twist- just when you think your know your friends... everything is an illusion.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Norman Jewison

Director

Dennis Quaid

Gabe

Andie MacDowell

Karen

Toni Collette

Beth

Greg Kinnear

Tom

Beau Holden

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Steven Oxman

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Jewison, Deakins and editor Ronald Sanders keep everything fluid, providing multiple camera angles on scenes that are physically still.

Mar 3, 2019

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John Leonard

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Still, there are some lines here that will make any married couple wince.

Feb 3, 2018

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Bruce Fretts

Entertainment Weekly

Astringently witty and ultimately heart shattering, ''Dinner With Friends'' is an expertly prepared gourmet feast in a world of TV dinners.

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Rated: 2/5

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Rated: 4/5

Jun 10, 2004

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David Nusair

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...the performances are all note-perfect.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 9, 2002

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Synopsis

Based on the award-winning play by Donald Margulies, this film follows food critic couple Gabe (Dennis Quaid) and Karen (Andie MacDowell), who believe they are living in domestic bliss. They are disabused of that illusion one evening, however, when one of their best friends, Beth (Toni Collette), reveals that her husband (Greg Kinnear) is leaving her for "some stewardess." This comes as a blow to Gabe and Karen, and the shock causes them to take a long, hard look at their own marriage.

Director: Norman Jewison
Executive Producer: Margo Lion
Screenwriter: Donald Margulies
Production Co: Miramax
Rating: R, TV-MA
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2017
Sound Mix: Stereo

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