The Ten-Year Lunch (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1987, The Ten-Year Lunch is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Aviva Slesin, running about 56 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of the legendary wits who lunched daily at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City during the 1920s. The core of the so-called Round Table group included short story and poetry writer Dorothy Parker; comic actor and writer Robert Benchley; The New Yorker founder Harold Ross; columnist and social reformer Heywood Broun; critic Alexander Woollcott; and playwrights George S. Kaufman, Marc Connelly, Edna Ferber and Robert Sherwood.

Who’s in it. The Ten-Year Lunch stars Heywood Hale Broun as Himself - Host, Marc Connelly as Himself - Participant, Margalo Gillmore as Herself - Participant and Ruth Gordon as Herself - Participant, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Ten-Year Lunch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ten-Year Lunch page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Ten-Year Lunch tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Ten-Year Lunch (1987)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ten-Year Lunch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Ten-Year Lunch worth watching?
The Ten-Year Lunch holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ten-Year Lunch?
The Ten-Year Lunch stars Heywood Hale Broun, Marc Connelly, Margalo Gillmore, Ruth Gordon and Averell Harriman.
When was The Ten-Year Lunch released?
The Ten-Year Lunch was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.