Dinner in America
An on-the-lam punk rocker and a young woman obsessed with a local band go on an unexpected and epic journey together through the decaying suburbs of the American Midwest.
Audience Sentiment
The concert dedication
Meeting our messy protagonists
The film climbs steadily from its deliberately off-putting opening to the transcendent basement revelation scene, gaining over 2.5 points as audiences warm to the characters
Critics consistently noted that 'Dinner in America' starts as an abrasive, hard-to-watch experience but transforms into something genuinely beautiful through the power of its central relationship. The film peaks during the basement revelation and concert scenes, with reviewers praising how it earns its emotional moments despite its rough exterior.
Full cast
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Kyle Gallner
Simon
Emily Skeggs
Patty
Pat Healy
Norman
Griffin Gluck
Kevin
Lea Thompson
Betty
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Connie
Ryan Malgarini
Daniel
Nick Chinlund
Bill
Kristin Condon
Val
Shelby Alayne Antel
Nikki
Sophie Bolen
Karen
Gary Brunner
Lou
Fiona Colson
Carmen
Lena Drake
Gina
Gregg Gilmore
Lloyd
Nico Greetham
Derrick
Sidi Henderson
Mr. Hanley
Lukas Jacob
Brandon
Maxfield Lund
Allen
Quest M.C.O.D.Y.
Earl, Jr.
Crew
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