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My Dinner with Andre (1981)

Movie ★ 7.5 112 min

Drama Comedy

Wally, a struggling playwright and actor, reluctantly agrees to catch up with his old friend Andre, a theater director who disappeared several years prior in order to travel the world. Meeting at a posh Manhattan restaurant, the two share life stories, anecdotes and philosophical musings over the course of an evening meal.

Andre Gregory Writer Wallace Shawn Writer Louis Malle Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 11, 1981
Runtime
112 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$475,000
Box office
$5.3M
IMDb
tt0082783
Language
Studio
The Andre Company, Saga Productions Inc.

Themes

Cast

Andre Gregory Andre Gregory Andre Gregory Wallace Shawn Wallace Shawn Wallace Shawn Jean Lenauer Jean Lenauer Waiter Roy Butler Bartender Cindy Lou Adkins Cindy Lou Adkins Coat-Check Girl (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is My Dinner with Andre about?
Wally, a struggling playwright and actor, reluctantly agrees to catch up with his old friend Andre, a theater director who disappeared several years prior in order to travel the world. Meeting at a posh Manhattan restaurant, the two share life stories, anecdotes and philosophical musings over the course of an evening meal.
Who directed My Dinner with Andre?
My Dinner with Andre was directed by Louis Malle.
Who stars in My Dinner with Andre?
My Dinner with Andre stars Andre Gregory, Wallace Shawn, Jean Lenauer, Roy Butler.
When was My Dinner with Andre released?
My Dinner with Andre is a 1981 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch My Dinner with Andre?
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