The Dinner Game
1998, French. Directed by Francis Veber.
A feast for the senseless.
For Pierre Brochant and his friends, Wednesday is “Idiots' Day”. The idea is simple: each person has to bring along an idiot. The one who brings the most spectacular idiot wins the prize. Tonight, Brochant is ecstatic. He has found a gem. The ultimate idiot, “A world champion idiot!”. What Brochant doesn’t know is that Pignon is a real jinx, a past master in the art of bringing on catastrophes...
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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The Dinner Game is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Francis VeberDirector
- Jacques VilleretFrançois Pignon
- Thierry LhermittePierre Brochant
- Francis HusterJuste Leblanc
- Daniel PrévostLucien Cheval
- Alexandra VandernootChristine Brochant
- Catherine FrotMarlène Sasseur
- Edgar GivryJean Cordier
- Christian PereiraDoctor Sorbier
- Benoît BellalBichaud, first animator
- Jacques BleuThird animator
- Philippe BrigaudBoomerang enthusiast guest
- Michel CacciaGuest
Details
- Released
- 15 April 1998
- Original title
- Le Dîner de cons
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Francis Veber
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $79M
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What The Dinner Game is based on
The Dinner Game is based on Le Dîner de Cons by Francis Veber.
Le Dîner de Cons
By Francis Veber
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Dinner Game: quick answers
Is The Dinner Game worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 2,128 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dinner Game?
The Dinner Game runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does The Dinner Game have a post-credits scene?
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The Dinner Game parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Dinner Game on?
The Dinner Game is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dinner Game?
If you liked The Dinner Game, try Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry, American Dreamer, Revenge of the Pink Panther.
Who directed The Dinner Game?
The Dinner Game (1998) was directed by Francis Veber and stars Jacques Villeret, Thierry Lhermitte, Francis Huster.
What is The Dinner Game based on?
The Dinner Game is based on Le Dîner de Cons by Francis Veber.