Dinner at Eight (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1989, Dinner at Eight is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Ron Lagomarsino, running about 95 minutes. “Seduction at six. Suicide at seven.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Society matron Millicent Jordan arranges a dinner party to honor some visiting aristocrat oblivious to the health and financial problems of her husband.
Who’s in it. Dinner at Eight stars John Mahoney as Oliver Jordan, Marsha Mason as Millicent Jordan, Stacy Edwards as Paula Jordan and Charles Durning as Dan Packard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Dinner at Eight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dinner at Eight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dinner at Eight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dinner at Eight (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dinner at Eight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dinner at Eight worth watching?
- Dinner at Eight holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dinner at Eight?
- Dinner at Eight stars John Mahoney, Marsha Mason, Stacy Edwards, Charles Durning and Kelly Connell.
- When was Dinner at Eight released?
- Dinner at Eight was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.