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Melvin Goes to Dinner
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Melvin Goes to Dinner

2003-12-04 · 84 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Drama · Romance

Four thirtysomethings convene for a wine-fueled dinner party that turns increasingly intimate as they discuss everything from religion and ghosts to relationships and sexual fetishes.

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Directors
Bob Odenkirk
Production companies
LeFoole Inc., Phyro-Giant Partners, Situation Films, Squaresville Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael BliedenMichael BliedenMelvin
Stephanie CourtneyStephanie CourtneyAlex
Matt PriceMatt PriceJoey
Annabelle GurwitchAnnabelle GurwitchSarah
Kathleen RollWaitress
Maura TierneyMaura TierneyLeslie
Jenna FischerJenna FischerHostess
Jacqueline HeinzeJacqueline HeinzeRita
Laura KightlingerLaura KightlingerLaura
Fred ArmisenFred ArmisenVesa
Jerry MinorJerry MinorSolly
James GunnJames GunnScott
BJ PorterFlight Attendant
Tucker SmallwoodTucker SmallwoodPassenger
Jennifer BiedermanJennifer BiedermanChild's Mom
Feridoon AsianiBusboy
Sterling FitzgeraldSterling FitzgeraldWoman at Seminar
David CrossDavid CrossSeminar Leader
Rochelle WashingtonMarsha
Susan ChuangSusan ChuangKiko

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