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The Dinner Game (1998)

"A feast for the senseless."

7.819981h 20mFR
Comedy

Directed by Francis Veber

Rating

7.8/10

Runtime

1h 20m

Language

FR

Release

April 15, 1998

Director

Francis Veber

Official Trailer

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Overview

For Pierre Brochant and his friends, Wednesday is “Idiots' Day”. The idea is simple: each person has to bring along an idiot. The one who brings the most spectacular idiot wins the prize. Tonight, Brochant is ecstatic. He has found a gem. The ultimate idiot, “A world champion idiot!”. What Brochant ...

Cast

Jacques Villeret

Jacques Villeret

François Pignon

Thierry Lhermitte

Thierry Lhermitte

Pierre Brochant

Francis Huster

Francis Huster

Juste Leblanc

Daniel Prévost

Daniel Prévost

Lucien Cheval

Alexandra Vandernoot

Alexandra Vandernoot

Christine Brochant

Catherine Frot

Catherine Frot

Marlène Sasseur

Edgar Givry

Edgar Givry

Jean Cordier

Christian Pereira

Christian Pereira

Doctor Sorbier

Benoît Bellal

Benoît Bellal

Bichaud, first animator

Jacques Bleu

Jacques Bleu

Third animator

Philippe Brigaud

Philippe Brigaud

Boomerang enthusiast guest

Michel Caccia

Michel Caccia

Guest

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Dinner Game (1998), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

For Pierre Brochant and his friends, Wednesday is “Idiots' Day”. The idea is simple: each person has to bring along an idiot. The one who brings the most spectacular idiot wins the prize. Tonight, Brochant is ecstatic. He has found a gem. The ultimate idiot, “A world champion idiot!”. What Brochant doesn’t know is that Pignon is a real jinx, a past master in the art of bringing on catastrophes...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Dinner Game. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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