Diner

1983Movie24 minNR

69
GoodGoodWatch score
69
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

This pilot for a TV version of the critically acclaimed feature Diner (1982) focused on the complaints of the wives, Elyse and Beth, that their husbands were spending too much time hanging at the diner with their friends.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Comfort watch

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Barry Levinson
Written by
Barry Levinson
Produced by
Mark Johnson

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Facts

August 8, 1983 · 24 min · NR

Released
August 8, 1983
Runtime
24 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

Buffy Speak, Smug Snake, Jerk with a Heart of Gold +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Diner?"

Questions about Diner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Diner?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Diner from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Diner worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.7).

Will Diner make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Diner plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Diner use?

Buffy SpeakSmug SnakeJerk with a Heart of GoldCouldn't Find a LighterFaking the DeadLame Pun ReactionSource MusicNot Even Bothering with the AccentArc WordsShout-OutNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Recycled In Spaceand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Buffy Speak, Smug Snake, and Jerk with a Heart of Gold.