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My Dinner with Andre
Drama · Comedy · 1981
Two old friends meet for dinner; as one tells anecdotes detailing his experiences, the other notices their differing worldviews.
Movie details
My Dinner with Andre
1981 Drama · Comedy 1h 52m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.5 / 10
Community rating
Two old friends meet for dinner; as one tells anecdotes detailing his experiences, the other notices their differing worldviews.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over My Dinner with Andre?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Louis Malle
Written by
Andre Gregory · Wallace Shawn
Andre Gregory
Andre Gregory
Wallace Shawn
Wallace Shawn
Jean Lenauer
Waiter
R
Roy Butler
Bartender
Cindy Lou Adkins
Coat-Check Girl (uncredited)
Court is in session
Put My Dinner with Andre on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.