Dinner for Schmucks (2010)
Takes one to know one.
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.
Director: Jay Roach
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: July 30, 2010
Cast
- Paul Rudd - Tim Conrad
- Steve Carell - Barry
- Stephanie Szostak - Julie
- Jemaine Clement - Kieran Vollard
- Zach Galifianakis - Therman
- Lucy Punch - Darla
- Bruce Greenwood - Lance Fender
- David Walliams - Müeller
- Ron Livingston - Caldwell
- Larry Wilmore - Williams
Screenplay
- Michael Handelman (Screenplay)
- David Guion (Screenplay)
- Francis Veber (Original Film Writer)
Music: Theodore Shapiro
Cinematography: Jim Denault
Editing: Alan Baumgarten, Jon Poll
Production: Everyman Pictures, Parkes+MacDonald Production
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $69M
Box Office: $86M
Original Language: en
Keywords
mind control, mouse, idiot, taxidermy, aftercreditsstinger, duringcreditsstinger
Trailer
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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 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 directed Dinner for Schmucks?
- Dinner for Schmucks was directed by Jay Roach.
- Who stars in Dinner for Schmucks?
- Dinner for Schmucks stars Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, Stephanie Szostak, Jemaine Clement, Zach Galifianakis, Lucy Punch.
- How long is Dinner for Schmucks?
- Dinner for Schmucks has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Dinner for Schmucks?
- Dinner for Schmucks is a Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Dinner for Schmucks?
- Dinner for Schmucks had a budget of $69M.
- How much did Dinner for Schmucks gross?
- Dinner for Schmucks grossed $86M worldwide.
- Where was Dinner for Schmucks produced?
- Dinner for Schmucks was produced in United States of America.