Dinner at Eight
1933, English. Directed by George Cukor.
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An ambitious New York socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, Oliver, contends with financial woes, causing a lot of tension between the couple. Meanwhile, their high-society friends and associates, including the gruff Dan Packard and his sultry spouse, Kitty, contend with their own entanglements, leading to revelations at the much-anticipated dinner.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 139 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dinner at Eight
Dinner at Eight isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- George CukorDirector
- Marie DresslerCarlotta Vance
- John BarrymoreLarry Renault
- Wallace BeeryDan Packard
- Jean HarlowKitty Packard
- Lionel BarrymoreOliver Jordan
- Lee TracyMax Kane
- Edmund LoweDr. Wayne Talbot
- Billie BurkeMillicent Jordan
- Madge EvansPaula Jordan
- Jean HersholtJo Stengel
- Karen MorleyLucy Talbot
- Louise Closser HaleHattie Loomis
Details
- Released
- 22 December 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Meehan, Frances Marion, Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Budget
- $435K
- Box office
- $2.2M
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What Dinner at Eight is based on
Dinner at Eight is based on Dinner at Eight, a 1932 play or musical by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber.
Play or musical · 1932
Dinner at Eight
By George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber
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Dinner at Eight: quick answers
Is Dinner at Eight worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 139 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dinner at Eight?
Dinner at Eight runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Dinner at Eight have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dinner at Eight. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dinner at Eight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dinner at Eight is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dinner at Eight on?
Dinner at Eight isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dinner at Eight?
If you liked Dinner at Eight, try Stage Door, Trouble in Paradise, Grand Hotel.
Who directed Dinner at Eight?
Dinner at Eight (1933) was directed by George Cukor and stars Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery.
What is Dinner at Eight based on?
Dinner at Eight is based on Dinner at Eight, a 1932 play or musical by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber.