Underplayed Gems

Dinner in America (2020)

Dinner in America poster
Directed by
Adam Rehmeier
Genre
comedy drama
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 48m
Rated
16
Rating
7.7 of 10 from 264 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A punk rock singer on the run meets a socially awkward young woman who is obsessed with his band. They form an unlikely connection that changes both of their lives.

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What happens

Dinner in America is a 2020 American coming-of-age dark comedy film written, directed, and edited by Adam Carter Rehmeier. It stars Kyle Gallner, Emily Skeggs, Griffin Gluck, Pat Healy, Mary Lynn Rajskub, David Yow, Hannah Marks, Nick Chinlund, and Lea Thompson. The plot follows a punk rock singer (Gallner) on the run and a young woman (Skeggs) obsessed with his band who unexpectedly cross paths. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020, earning critical acclaim for its energy and the performances of the leads. After struggling to find distribution, it was self-released in the United States on May 27, 2022. In 2024, the film developed a cult following after being rediscovered and gaining popularity on TikTok, leading to a second theatrical run. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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