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Dinner for Schmucks streaming

2010 Movie United States, India Comedy 114 min Ages 12+

By: Jay Roach With: Lucy Punch, Steve Carell, Zach Galifianakis, Stephanie Szostak, Bruce Greenwood

Tim (Rudd) is a rising executive who "succeeds" in finding the perfect guest, IRS employee Barry (Carell), for his boss's monthly event, a so-called "dinner for idiots," which offers certain advantages to the exec who shows up with the biggest buffoon.

Filmium rating

59%

Mood

Absurd

Comedic

Humorous

Light

Lighthearted

Satirical

Cast & Crew

Jay Roach

Michael Handelman

David Guion

Francis Veber

Lucy Punch

Stephanie Szostak

Bruce Greenwood

Paul Rudd

Jemaine Clement

Steve Carell

Zach Galifianakis

Comedic Cast

Experienced Crew

Notable Actors

Adaptation

Based On French Film

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Bright

Character-Focused

Dialogue-Driven

Engaging

Standard Framing

Narrative Structure

Episodic

Linear

Pace

Dynamic

Engaging

Fast-Paced

Moderate Tempo

Runtime

Around 1.5 Hours

Soundtrack

Background Score

Style

Comedic

Comedy

Contemporary

Live-Action

Mainstream

Straightforward

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Career Promotion

Chaos

Ethical Dilemma

Personal Integrity

Relationship Conflict

Characters

Boss

Eccentric Guest

Girlfriend

Rising Executive

Ending

Chaos

Chaotic

Reconciliation

Historical Context

Contemporary 2010S

Key Plot Points

Dinner Chaos

Inviting Eccentric Guest

Public Brawl

Plot

Absurd

Career Ambition

Chaotic

Comedic

Dinner Party

Mocking Eccentric Guests

Setting

Art Gallery

Contemporary

Corporate Office

Dinner Party

Extravagant

Urban

Shooting Location

Studio Set

Urban Locations

Theme

Absurdity

Friendship

Humor At Expense Of Others

Moral Dilemmas

Personal Integrity

Genre

Comedy

Farce

Satire

Audiences

Adults

Comedy Fans

Comedy Lovers

Office Workers

Teens

Titles

Dinner For Schmucks

Dinner für Spinner

La Cena de los Tontos

Le dîner de cons

The Dinner

Una cena para tontos

Вечеря з придурками

האידיוט המושלם

愚人晚宴

Awards

Nomination For Steve Carell

Box Office Success

Grossed $86 Million

Moderate Success

Critical Reception

42% Rotten Tomatoes

Mixed Reviews

Popularity

Moderate Audience Approval

Ratings

Metacritic 56

Rotten Tomatoes 42%

Reception

Average Ratings

Cult Comedy

Mixed Reviews

Moderate Box Office

Moderate Success

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2010

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