The Dilemma (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2011, The Dilemma is a comedy and drama film directed by Ron Howard, running about 111 minutes. “Two best friends. Nothing could come between them... or could it?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.
Who’s in it. The Dilemma stars Kevin James as Nick Brannen, Vince Vaughn as Ronny Valentine, Winona Ryder as Geneva Brannen and Jennifer Connelly as Beth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Dilemma has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $67.1M 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 The Dilemma page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dilemma tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dilemma (2011)?
- In US, The Dilemma 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 The Dilemma worth watching?
- The Dilemma holds an audience score of 5.3 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 The Dilemma?
- The Dilemma stars Kevin James, Vince Vaughn, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly and Queen Latifah.
- When was The Dilemma released?
- The Dilemma was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.