Dinner for Schmucks (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2010, Dinner for Schmucks is a comedy film directed by Jay Roach, running about 114 minutes. “Takes One To Know One.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rising executive Tim Conrad works for a boss who hosts a monthly dinner in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a career-boost. Tim plans on not attending until he meets Barry, a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice. Barry's blundering but good intentions send Tim's life into a downward spiral, threatening a major business deal and possibly scuttling Tim's engagement to his fiancee.
Who’s in it. Dinner for Schmucks stars Steve Carell as Barry, Paul Rudd as Tim Conrad, Zach Galifianakis as Therman and Jemaine Clement as Kieran Vollard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dinner for Schmucks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $86.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV 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 Dinner for Schmucks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dinner for Schmucks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dinner for Schmucks (2010)?
- In US, Dinner for Schmucks is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, 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 Dinner for Schmucks worth watching?
- Dinner for Schmucks holds an audience score of 5.7 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 for Schmucks?
- Dinner for Schmucks stars Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, Jemaine Clement and Stephanie Szostak.
- When was Dinner for Schmucks released?
- Dinner for Schmucks was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.