Diner (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1982, Diner is a comedy and drama film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 110 minutes. “Suddenly, life was more than French fries, gravy, and girls.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.
Who’s in it. Diner stars Steve Guttenberg as Edward 'Eddie' Simmons, Daniel Stern as Laurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber, Mickey Rourke as Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell and Kevin Bacon as Timothy Fenwick Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Diner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Diner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diner (1982)?
- In US, Diner is available to 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 Diner worth watching?
- Diner holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diner?
- Diner stars Steve Guttenberg, Daniel Stern, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon and Tim Daly.
- When was Diner released?
- Diner was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.