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My Dinner with Andre

1981 · Movie · PG · 112 min · ★ 7.5 · 88% critics

DramaComedy

Two longtime friends reunite over dinner and fall into an extended conversation about life, art, and what it means to feel truly alive. As one shares vivid stories and big ideas, the other pushes back with grounded skepticism, turning the meal into a thoughtful clash of worldviews.

Also known as My Dinner with André

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Details
Years
1981
Release date
1981-10-11
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
112 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
88/100
TMDB rating
7.5/10 (464 votes)
Box office
$5,250,000
Budget
$475,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like dialogue-driven, philosophical movies that feel like eavesdropping on a deep conversation, similar to Vanya on 42nd Street or Annie Hall; Not for you if you need action, clear plot beats, or quick pacing.

Pros: thought-provoking conversation; memorable anecdotes; absorbing intensity | Cons: slow pace; can feel pretentious; limited action

Themes

  • new york city
  • intellectual
  • restaurant
  • conversation
  • disillusionment
  • nostalgic
  • manhattan, new york city

Cast & crew

Directed by Louis Malle