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It doesn't honor its source material -- or its immensely likable leads -- as well as it should, but Dinner for Schmucks offers fitfully nourishing comedy. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Tim (Paul Rudd) a rising executive, works for a boss who hosts a monthly event in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a career boost. Though he declines the invitation at first, he changes his mind when he meets Barry (Steve Carell), a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice. The scheme backfires when Barry's blundering good intentions send Tim's life into a downward spiral, threatening a major business deal and possibly scuttling Tim's romantic relationship.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Language|Crude and Sexual Content|Some Partial Nudity)
  • Genre:
    comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jay Roach
  • Producer:
    Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Jay Roach
  • Writer:
    David Guion, Michael Handelman
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $73.0M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Parkes/MacDonald, Everyman Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

Cast & Crew

Steve Carell
Barry
Paul Rudd
Tim
Bruce Greenwood
Lance Fender
Ron Livingston
Caldwell
Jemaine Clement
Kieran
Jeff Dunham
Lewis
Stephanie Szostak
Julie
Lucy Davenport
Birgit
Lucy Punch
Darla
David Walliams
Mueller
Jay Roach
Director
David Guion
Screenwriter
Michael Handelman
Screenwriter
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Laurie MacDonald
Producer
Jay Roach
Producer
Francis Veber
Executive Producer
Amy Sayres
Executive Producer
Sacha Baron Cohen
Executive Producer
Gary Barber
Executive Producer
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Audience Reviews for Dinner for Schmucks

  • Mar 31, 2012
    It's kind of a good movie, but not one of the best.
    Serge E Super Reviewer
  • Mar 24, 2012
    I did not see this film being the comedy of the year, fortunately the funny parts of this film come nice and swiftly not to mention some of the bumps on the road to the dinner, but it leaves you with a question, with so much talent why is steve carrell put into films that dont exceed his talent?
    Scott G Super Reviewer
  • Feb 01, 2012
    Despite being other buddy comedy where one is dumb and the another is a victim and doesn't looks better that the original picture, Dinner for Schmucks it's an agonizing and funny dark comedy, with a charming and very likable cast.
    Lucas M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 09, 2011
    This movie was great, and had an interesting story... it was hilarious, inspirational and was a very feel good movie, and i liked the ending... It could have been better though some scenes went a little over the top.
    Paul A Super Reviewer
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