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The Dinner

2013Movie1 h 28 min

DramaThriller
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

An intriguing, layered drama movie about family and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Story

Two brothers and their wives have dinner in a fancy restaurant to discuss their teenage children's misdeeds. An excoriating assessment of Europe’s contemporary social ills.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Dark Family Drama
  • Social Satire
  • Dinner Conversation
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Class and Privilege
  • Secrets and Lies
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • European Cinema

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Menno Meyjes
Written by
Menno Meyjes, Herman Koch
Produced by
Reinout Oerlemans, Maarten Swart
Music by
Fons Merkies

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Facts

November 7, 2013 · 1 h 28 min · Strong Language

Released
November 7, 2013
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands
Available in
4 countries

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Where can I stream The Dinner?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Dinner is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Dinner worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6).

Is The Dinner in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.