The Dinner (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, The Dinner is a comedy and drama film directed by Ettore Scola, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. An evening at an Italian restaurant. Hosted by tolerant and relaxed Flora, various parties of middle-class people come in -- large and small, young and old, regulars and tourists, married and single -- to dine, converse, argue, celebrate, make confessions; to overhear other people's discussions, to interrupt them, to sing, listen to music, and enjoy life. The camera, just like the people, moves constantly from table to table, into the kitchen and the back room to observe the staff's petty jealousies and frustrations -- until two hours later it's time for everybody to go home.
Who’s in it. The Dinner stars Fanny Ardant as Flora, Nadia Carlomagno as Lola, Antonio Catania as Mago Adam and Francesca D'Aloja as Alessandra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Dinner has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dinner (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dinner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dinner worth watching?
- The Dinner holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dinner?
- The Dinner stars Fanny Ardant, Nadia Carlomagno, Antonio Catania, Francesca D'Aloja and Eleonora Danco.
- When was The Dinner released?
- The Dinner was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.