Dinner for Schmucks
“Takes one to know one.”
Synopsis
Rising executive Tim Conrad works for a boss who hosts a monthly dinner in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a career-boost. Tim plans on not attending until he meets Barry, a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice. Barry's blundering but good intentions send Tim's life into a downward spiral, threatening a major business deal and possibly scuttling Tim's engagement to his fiancee.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-01
Top Cast
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Paul Rudd
Tim Conrad
Steve Carell
Barry
Stephanie Szostak
Julie
Jemaine Clement
Kieran Vollard
Zach Galifianakis
Therman
Lucy Punch
Darla
Bruce Greenwood
Lance Fender
David Walliams
Müeller
Ron Livingston
Caldwell
Larry Wilmore
Williams
Kristen Schaal
Susana
P.J. Byrne
Davenport
Andrea Savage
Robin
Nick Kroll
Josh
Randall Park
Henderson
Lucy Davenport
Birgit
Chris O'Dowd
Marco
Jeff Dunham
Lewis the Ventriloquist
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 4, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$69M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$86.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.25x
+$17.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Roach
- Screenplay & Story
- David Guion, Michael Handelman
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- Dinner for Schmucks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $69M
- Worldwide Gross
- $86.4M
- Production Studios
- Everyman Pictures, Parkes+MacDonald Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Roach
David Guion, Michael Handelman, Francis Veber, Jon Vitti
Theodore Shapiro
Jim Denault
Alan Baumgarten, Jon Poll
Francis Veber, Amy Sayres, Jay Roach, Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Roach
Director
David Guion
Screenplay
Michael Handelman
Screenplay
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Jim Denault
Director of Photography
Alan Baumgarten
Editor
Jon Poll
Editor
Thomas Robinson Harper
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Corenblith
Production Design
Jay Roach
Producer
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Mary E. Vogt
Costume Design
Laurie MacDonald
Producer
Jon Vitti
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dinner for Schmucks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dinner for Schmucks about?
Rising executive Tim Conrad works for a boss who hosts a monthly dinner in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a career-boost. Tim plans on not attending until he meets Barry, a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice. Barry's blundering but good intentions send Tim's life into a downward spiral, threatening a major business deal and possibly scuttling Tim's engagement to his fiancee.
Who directed Dinner for Schmucks?
Dinner for Schmucks was directed by Jay Roach.
Who stars in Dinner for Schmucks?
The principal cast of Dinner for Schmucks includes Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, Stephanie Szostak, Jemaine Clement, Zach Galifianakis.
When was Dinner for Schmucks released and how long is it?
Dinner for Schmucks was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dinner for Schmucks?
Dinner for Schmucks had a reported production budget of $69M and grossed $86.4M at the worldwide box office (1.25 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Dinner for Schmucks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dinner for Schmucks was composed by Theodore Shapiro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dinner for Schmucks?
Dinner for Schmucks holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).