Diner
“Suddenly, life was more than French fries, gravy, and girls.”
Synopsis
Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer 1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Steve Guttenberg
Edward 'Eddie' Simmons
Daniel Stern
Laurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber
Mickey Rourke
Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell
Kevin Bacon
Timothy Fenwick Jr.
Tim Daly
William 'Billy' Howard
Ellen Barkin
Beth Schreiber
Paul Reiser
Modell
Kathryn Dowling
Barbara
Michael Tucker
Bagel
Jessica James
Mrs. Simmons
Colette Blonigan
Carol Heathrow
Kelle Kipp
Diane
John Aquino
Tank
Richard Pierson
David Frazer
Claudia Cron
Jane Chisholm
Tait Ruppert
Methan
Tom Tammi
Howard Fenwick
Pam Gail
First Stripper
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 5, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.82x
+$9.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Levinson
- Original Score
- Ivan Král, Bruce Brody
- Original Title
- Diner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.1M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, SLM Production Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson
Ivan Král, Bruce Brody
Peter Sova
Andy Blumenthal, Stu Linder
Jerry Weintraub, Mark Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Weintraub
Producer
Barry Levinson
Director
Andy Blumenthal
Editor
G. Tony Scarano
Costume Design
Stu Linder
Editor
Deahdra Scarano
Costume Design
Mary E. Vogt
Costume Design
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Ivan Král
Original Music Composer
Bruce Brody
Original Music Composer
Peter Sova
Director of Photography
Barry Levinson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diner about?
Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.
Who directed Diner?
Diner was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in Diner?
The principal cast of Diner includes Steve Guttenberg, Daniel Stern, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Tim Daly.
When was Diner released and how long is it?
Diner was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Diner?
Diner had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $14.1M at the worldwide box office (2.82 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Diner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diner was composed by Ivan Král, Bruce Brody.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diner?
Diner holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).