The Dinner Party

2020·Movie
1h 56min
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Metacritic85–Rotten Tomatoes43%74%

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The Dinner Party fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor6

World

The mind, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A budding playwright and his wife attend a dinner party hosted by wealthy, cultural elites, who have promised to bankroll the writer's latest play to Broadway, but, in fact, have darker designs in mind for the couple.
Psychological HorrorSocial SatireClass ConflictDinner Party ThrillerSlow BurnDisturbingCultishMind GamesIntense DialogueUnsettling Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Miles Doleac
Written by:
Michael Donovan Horn
Produced by:
Miles Doleac, Lindsay Anne Williams, Wesley O'Mary
Composed by:
Clifton Hyde

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Dinner Party

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Where can I stream The Dinner Party legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreeFilmzieAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

The Dinner Party is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Filmzie, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dinner Party worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 4.2, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dinner Party rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Dinner Party?

1 h 56 min

The Dinner Party runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Dinner Party?

Critics64
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see The Dinner Party much the same way.

What language is The Dinner Party in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Dinner Party?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dinner Party in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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