Dinner at Fred's (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, Dinner at Fred's is a comedy film directed by Shawn Thompson, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A young businessman with a skill for magic tricks breaks down en route to his fiancee's parents' house on Christmas and ends up spending the holiday with a very different kind of family.
Who’s in it. Dinner at Fred's stars Gil Bellows as Richard, Parker Posey as Celia, Kevin McDonald as Fred and Christopher Lloyd as Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dinner at Fred's has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dinner at Fred's page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dinner at Fred's tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dinner at Fred's (1997)?
- In US, Dinner at Fred's is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dinner at Fred's worth watching?
- Dinner at Fred's holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dinner at Fred's?
- Dinner at Fred's stars Gil Bellows, Parker Posey, Kevin McDonald, Christopher Lloyd and John Neville.
- When was Dinner at Fred's released?
- Dinner at Fred's was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.