The Dinner Guest
2007, French. Directed by Laurent Bouhnik.
Fifty years old, three years past of unemployment, benefits decreasing very quickly... Gerard is at the end of the rope when a position is offered him in Indonesia. To win the favor of his new employer, Gerard invites him to dinner at home. Fatal Error ! Terrified at the idea of not being up to par, his wife Colette begs Alexandre, their neighbor to help. Communication guru, Alexander accepts the challenge and gives a makeover to the couple in twenty-four hours. Apartment, decoration, lifestyle, dinner menu, uniforms, culture... Everything !
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 19 September 2007
- Original title
- L'Invité
- Country
- France
- Written by
- David Pharao
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The Dinner Guest: quick answers
Is The Dinner Guest worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 115 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dinner Guest?
The Dinner Guest runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Dinner Guest have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Dinner Guest on?
The Dinner Guest isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 September 2007. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dinner Guest?
If you liked The Dinner Guest, try The Speech, Very Happy Alexander, What's in a Name.
Who directed The Dinner Guest?
The Dinner Guest (2007) was directed by Laurent Bouhnik and stars Daniel Auteuil, Valérie Lemercier, Thierry Lhermitte.