The Dinner (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 4.5

The Dinner poster

Released in 2017, The Dinner is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Oren Moverman, running about 120 minutes. “How far would you go to protect your children?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two brothers and their wives meet up at a haute-cuisine restaurant to discuss what to do about a horrific crime that their sons committed together. As the quartet debate their options, the conversation reopens old wounds between the siblings.

Who’s in it. The Dinner stars Richard Gere as Stan Lohman, Laura Linney as Claire Lohman, Steve Coogan as Paul Lohman and Rebecca Hall as Katelyn Lohman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Dinner has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dinner page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Dinner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Dinner (2017)?
In US, The Dinner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Dinner worth watching?
The Dinner holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Dinner?
The Dinner stars Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Steve Coogan, Rebecca Hall and Chloë Sevigny.
When was The Dinner released?
The Dinner was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.