Dinner for Schmucks movie poster

Dinner for Schmucks

"Takes one to know one."

July 30, 2010 1h 54m 5.7/10 (1,892 votes)

Originally released in 2010. Dinner for Schmucks is a comedy film. directed by Jay Roach.

Starring Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and Stephanie Szostak

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 30, 2010 15 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
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User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (1,892 votes)
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Budget $69M Production budget
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Box Office $86.4M 1.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$69,000,000
Revenue
$86,387,857

Production Companies

  • Everyman Pictures
  • Parkes+MacDonald Production

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dinner for Schmucks 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 directed Dinner for Schmucks?

Dinner for Schmucks was directed by Jay Roach.

How long is Dinner for Schmucks?

Dinner for Schmucks has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was Dinner for Schmucks released?

Dinner for Schmucks was released on July 30, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dinner for Schmucks?

The main cast of Dinner for Schmucks includes Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, Stephanie Szostak, Jemaine Clement, Zach Galifianakis.

Is Dinner for Schmucks worth watching?

Dinner for Schmucks has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 1,892 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.